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.

—Brian Barry

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

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

Examples of self-exclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

For those concerned about problem gambling, online lotteries are able to create self-exclusion lists, as well as deposit and spending limits — something that is currently not available with the anonymous purchasing of lottery products at retail locations. —BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023

Here is a list of the Chicago area sites, as well as a list of the self-exclusion sites outside Chicago and in Iowa. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above