# Self-exclusion

> What self-exclusion is in Ireland: the operator route, the planned National Gambling Exclusion Register and where to get help today.

Source: https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/self-exclusion-meaning/
Updated: 2026-11-07

Self-exclusion is a request to be barred from betting for a set period. In Ireland today it works operator by operator. The National Gambling Exclusion Register is planned. Sections 44–49 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 were not in force on 21 October 2026. Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie.

## What self-exclusion is

You ask an operator to close your access for a period you choose. The operator's rules set the periods and how to end it. Those rules: Not checked.

**Three tools compared. Source: definitions in our glossary · checked 7 November 2026**

| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Deposit limit | Caps how much you pay in per period |
| Time-out | A break from your account that ends on its own date |
| Self-exclusion | A bar you request for a chosen period |

**In short:** Self-exclusion is a bar; a time-out is a break; a limit is a cap.

## What covers it today

**What covers self-exclusion in Ireland. Source: GRAI Protection Tools page and Irish Statute Book table, as summarised in our country brief of 6 November 2026 · checked 7 November 2026**

| Tool | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Operator self-exclusion | You ask one operator to bar you for a period | In force at the operator; steps per operator Not checked |
| National Gambling Exclusion Register | One register covering all licensees (ss.44–49) | Planned, not in force on 21 October 2026 |
| Bank gambling blocks | AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB, Revolut | Listed by GRAI; details on the bank blocks page |
| BetBlocker, GamBan | Software that blocks gambling sites and apps | Listed by GRAI; not tested by us |

Self-exclusion at one operator applies to that operator. The register that would link them is not in force.

**In short:** Until the register starts, exclude yourself at each operator you use.

## Where to get help

- Gambling Awareness Trust: 1800 936 725, 24/7, gamblingcare.ie.
- Gamblers Anonymous Ireland (Dublin): 01 872 1133.
- Samaritans: 116 123.

The full list is on the GRAI Get Help page. Steps in an app: [taking a break or self-excluding](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/time-out-or-self-exclude-in-a-betting-app/). Banks and programmes: [bank blocks and protection tools](https://beforeyouinstall.com/data/bank-gambling-blocks-and-protection-tools/).

**In short:** Help is free and does not depend on the register.

## How we checked

Checked on 7 November 2026: the status of ss.44–49 and the tool list, both taken from our country brief (Statute Book table updated to 21 October 2026).

Not checked: any operator's self-exclusion periods or steps, and any change after 21 October 2026. We did not place bets or open accounts. See [responsible gambling](https://beforeyouinstall.com/responsible-gambling/).

**In short:** Only the dated items above were checked; everything marked Not checked is still open.

## Related questions

### Is there an Irish register for self-exclusion?

Not yet. The National Gambling Exclusion Register is planned and was not in force on 21 October 2026.

### Does excluding myself at one operator cover the others?

No. Each operator's exclusion applies to that operator. The planned register would link them.

### Where do I get help today?

Call the Gambling Awareness Trust on 1800 936 725, free and open 24/7, or visit gamblingcare.ie.

**In short:** Each answer here repeats the definition; operator rules stay Not checked.

## FAQ

**Is there an Irish register for self-exclusion?**

Not yet. The National Gambling Exclusion Register is planned and was not in force on 21 October 2026.

**Does excluding myself at one operator cover the others?**

No. Each operator's exclusion applies to that operator. The planned register would link them.

**Where do I get help today?**

Call the Gambling Awareness Trust on 1800 936 725, free and open 24/7, or visit gamblingcare.ie.