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We recently got something similar in Sweden too: https://www.spelpaus.se/

It's a blocklist that all licensed gambling companies in Sweden are required to respect. You add yourself to the list for a certain amount of time, and can't unblock yourself until that time has expired.

This is true in the UK as well. Unfortunately there are new online bookies every week.

The government also set a maximum amount of 4 video game slots machines per store, causing the number of stores to go up by 3 or 4x meaning that after self excluding from one place, you will still walk past many others as you go about your routine. Thankfully this is now being rolled back, as they have set a maximum stake that means most of these stores will have to close down.

The UK has similar now integrated into various modern fintech banks: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/for-the-public/Safer-g...

Denmark has a similar system, except it is for all online casinos. Heaven help you if you’re addicted to the local jackpot bar.