self-exclusion
noun
self-ex·clu·sion
ˌself-ik-ˈsklü-zhən 
plural self-exclusions
: the act of excluding oneself from some activity
… the difficulty in determining that the self-exclusion is truly voluntary where it is apparent that attempts to integrate would be rebuffed.—
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specifically
: a formal process by which one may opt to be barred from access to legal gambling activities in a specified area or venue
[Tony] Santo said … they will offer people with gambling addictions the option of "voluntary self-exclusion" from the casino, which staff will then enforce. —Dave Lazzarino
—often used before another noun Dave Lazzarino a self-exclusion program
A problem gambler who signs up for the self-exclusion list won't be allowed to enter any of Indiana's casinos. —Kristina Buchthal
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The greatest tool of all though is self-exclusion.
—Craig Carton, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Attorney General outlines — a ban on insider trading, self-exclusion, and responsible trading guidelines.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Regulation comes with many of the guardrails the AG outlines - a ban on insider trading, self-exclusion, and responsible trading guidelines.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2026
Central to this exploitation is GAMSTOP, Britain’s national self-exclusion scheme.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Joe Maloney, a spokesperson for the American Gaming Association, doesn’t believe self-exclusion necessarily indicates addiction.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
People can also enroll in the self-exclusion program, which voluntarily bans them from tribal casinos in the state, as well as from mobile betting apps, for a specified and legally binding period of time.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
The gaming division and Colorado Lottery have programs to promote responsible gaming, including a self-exclusion list where people can self-impose bans for up to five years.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
These include self-exclusion options, deposit limits, and time management features to help players control their gaming habits.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Craig Carton, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Attorney General outlines — a ban on insider trading, self-exclusion, and responsible trading guidelines.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Regulation comes with many of the guardrails the AG outlines - a ban on insider trading, self-exclusion, and responsible trading guidelines.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2026
Central to this exploitation is GAMSTOP, Britain’s national self-exclusion scheme.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Joe Maloney, a spokesperson for the American Gaming Association, doesn’t believe self-exclusion necessarily indicates addiction.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
People can also enroll in the self-exclusion program, which voluntarily bans them from tribal casinos in the state, as well as from mobile betting apps, for a specified and legally binding period of time.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
The gaming division and Colorado Lottery have programs to promote responsible gaming, including a self-exclusion list where people can self-impose bans for up to five years.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2025
These include self-exclusion options, deposit limits, and time management features to help players control their gaming habits.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Self-exclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exclusion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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