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
Kristina Buchthal Examples of self-exclusion in a Sentence
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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
The kiosks can also be used to identify problem gamblers who enrolled in a self-exclusion initiative.
—Jordan Pearson, WIRED, 2 May 2024
But the online betting companies, perhaps unsurprisingly but very unfortunately, have made self-exclusion difficult to accept or use.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
Consider Self-Exclusion Many states have voluntary self-exclusion programs that allow people to ban themselves from gambling venues, including casinos and racetracks.
—Joshua St. Clair, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
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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
The kiosks can also be used to identify problem gamblers who enrolled in a self-exclusion initiative.
—Jordan Pearson, WIRED, 2 May 2024
But the online betting companies, perhaps unsurprisingly but very unfortunately, have made self-exclusion difficult to accept or use.
—U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2024
Consider Self-Exclusion Many states have voluntary self-exclusion programs that allow people to ban themselves from gambling venues, including casinos and racetracks.
—Joshua St. Clair, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
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“Self-exclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-exclusion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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