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.

Progress Report #8: Advances in Self-Exclusion Standards & Other ActivitiesRead about recent progress in Self-Exclusion Standards in collaboration with City, University of London, as well as other parts of the Initiative.05 Sep 2023

Taking a Step Towards Global Self-Exclusion Standards: The Journey BeginsCasino 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 Partners & Progress in ProjectsRead 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 on ICE London and operators RG dataRead about the Initiative's progress in early 2022, the upcoming blue paper release, and data we collected about operators' RG tools.16 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.16 Jan 2022

Progress Report #5: Promoting the Initiative at Industry ConferencesRead about the Initiative's progress over the autumn months and learn how we presented our ideas and values at major industry conferences.02 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

Interview with Casino Guru's Matej Novota: Casino Complaints Reveal Issues with Current Self-Exclusion SolutionsCasino Guru's Matej Novota shares issues with current self-exclusion solutions he encounters in player complaints and how to solve them.26 Aug 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 Self-Exclusion Is and Why It Is ImportantLearn 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 in Online GamblingA 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 the Global Self-Exclusion SystemRead about the benefits and possible risks related to the implementation and operation of the Global Self-Exclusion System.