Gamstop achieves 500,000 registrations

The national self-exclusion program Gamstop has reached a significant achievement: since its establishment in 2018, over 500,000 individuals have registered for the service.
This complimentary service enables users to ban themselves from all gambling sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission for a duration of up to five years, serving as a vital resource for those aiming to manage their gambling behaviors.
At present, more than 440,000 individuals are actively self-excluded, with many selecting the full five-year ban.
April 2024 was particularly noteworthy for Gamstop, as it saw a record 8,686 new sign-ups, marking the highest monthly figure since the service began.
This latest milestone arrives just before the third annual Self-Exclusion Day on September 12, a significant occasion during which football clubs across the UK will promote awareness of the service.

Furthermore, Ipsos is set to publish an independent assessment of Gamstop, following a recent survey of over 4,650 users. Initial results indicate that 78% of participants feel that Gamstop has met their expectations, while 75% said they feel more empowered in their gambling choices.
In response to the recent registration achievement, Gamstop CEO Fiona Palmer remarked: “We have made significant progress since our launch in April 2018, and Gamstop is now widely acknowledged as a crucial resource for helping vulnerable individuals take a break from gambling.
“We take pride in having assisted hundreds of thousands of people in regaining control over their lives through self-exclusion, and we aspire to support many more in the future.
“It is essential for us to regularly assess the service’s effectiveness through independent research, and we will soon reveal the findings from a thorough listening initiative conducted by Ipsos, who have surveyed numerous Gamstop users.”