Media, Updates and Articles | Global Self-Eclusion Initiative

Blog and updates

A collection of articles documenting the progress of the initiative and news regarding self-exclusion and other responsible gambling issues, as well as relevant data analyses, opinions, and discussions.

Taking a Step Towards Global Self-Exclusion StandardsCasino Guru gets closer to global self-exclusion standards by engaging City, University of London. Learn more about the process and its phases.19 Apr 2023

Progress Report #7: Strengthening Relationships with PartnersRead about the Initiative's advances in recent months, partner relationships, and progress with GSEAT and international self-exclusion standards.22 Aug 2022

Progress Report #6: Blue Paper Release & Operators RG DataRead about the Initiative's progress in early 2022, the upcoming blue paper release, and data we collected about operators' RG tools.17 Mar 2022

Failed Self-exclusion Stories: Charlie from ManchesterRead an interview with Charlie, a casino player from Manchester who struggles with gambling and is unable to block his access to gambling websites.17 Jan 2022

Progress Report #5: Promoting the Initiative at Industry EventsRead about the Initiative's progress over the autumn months and learn how we presented our ideas and values at major industry conferences.03 Dec 2021

Progress Report #4: Survey Among Experts and More FeedbackRead about the Initiative's progress over the summer of 2021 and the results of an anonymous survey among gambling industry professionals.16 Sep 2021

Matej Novota: Complaints Reveal Issues with Self-ExclusionCasino Guru's Matej Novota shares issues with current self-exclusion solutions he encounters in player complaints and how to solve them.26 Aug 2021

Progress Report #3: Feedback from Problem Gambling Help OrganizationsRead about the Initiative's progress in June 2021 and feedback from problem gambling help organizations all around the world.19 Jul 2021

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Knowledge base

Learn about self-exclusion and responsible gambling in general, with the focus on current implementations, best practices, and regulations.

03 Feb 2022What Is Self-Exclusion and Why Is It Important?Learn about self-exclusion as a responsible gambling tool available to players, as well as its importance in reducing gambling-related harm.

25 Jul 2022Overview of Self-Exclusion Regulations around The WorldA look at 10 of the world’s most important gambling regulators and their approach to regulating self-exclusion.

28 Oct 2021Benefits and Possible Risks of Global Self-Exclusion SystemRead about the benefits and possible risks related to the implementation and operation of the Global Self-Exclusion System.

Coming soonSelf-Exclusion Best Practices for Online Gambling OperatorsOur view on how self-exclusion should be handled by online gambling operators to maximize its effectiveness and minimize involved risks.

Media coverage

Read what industry-oriented or general media outlets wrote about the initiative and its progress.

Šimon Vincze on the benefits of a global self-exclusion schemeIn the lead up to iGaming NEXT Valletta 23, editor Conor Mulheir caught up with Casino Guru sustainable and safer gambling lead Šimon Vincze.10 Jul 2023igamingnext.com

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Global Self-Exclusion Scheme is possible only if operators step upŠimon Vincze is Casino Guru’s Sustainable and Safer Gambling Lead. He manages long-term projects primarily related to social responsibility to make the entire online gambling industry safer for everyone.29 May 2023www.casino-magazine.ro

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Casino Guru calls on City expertise for self-exclusion standardsCasino Guru, a global gambling authority with the most extensive database of online casinos, is partnering with City, University of London.17 Apr 2023www.city.ac.uk

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Safer gambling is not about taking the risk out of gamblingWe continue our series of interviews with prominent figures in the world of gambling, and our guest today is Simon Vincze12 Oct 2022casinoandslots.org

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On self-exclusion in gambling, but not onlyI recently had the pleasure of meeting Simon Vincze in Vilnius, at Mare Balticum Gaming Summit ’22, and this interview is intended as a follow-up on our responsible gambling panel from this very interesting event.28 Jun 2022www.casino-magazine.ro

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Casino Guru’s Šimon Vincze on How Problem Gambling Can Become a Thing of the PastWe sit down and speak with Casino Guru’s Šimon Vincze, the man behind the company’s sustainable online gambling31 May 2022www.gamblingnews.com

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Casino Guru Embarks on Global Self-Exclusion InitiativeCasino Guru has undertaken the ambitious task of tackling problem gambling and empowering players in a way that allows them to exclude from gambling.10 May 2022www.gamblingnews.com

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Casino Guru has revealed the blue paper for its global initiativeCasino Guru has revealed the blue paper for its global initiative to provide gamblers in all jurisdictions with an additional layer of protection10 May 2022gamblingaffiliatevoice.com

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