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Self-exclusion in Ireland while there is no national register
Ireland's National Gambling Exclusion Register, set out in sections 44 to 49 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, is listed as not commenced in the Irish Statute Book table updated to 21 October 2026. Until it starts, you can ask an operator to exclude you, set a bank gambling block, or use BetBlocker or GamBan.
Is there a national exclusion register?
Not yet. Sections 44 to 49 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 provide for a National Gambling Exclusion Register. They are listed as not commenced in the Irish Statute Book commencement table, updated to 21 October 2026.
Until a start date is announced, the options below are separate from each other.
Bottom line: the register is planned, not working, so exclusion is done one route at a time.
What can you use today?
| Option | Who runs it | What the page we read says | Not verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator self-exclusion | Each betting operator | Listed by GRAI as available now | Length and scope for each operator |
| Bank gambling block | AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB, Revolut | Listed on GRAI Protection Tools | What each block covers |
| BetBlocker | BetBlocker | Listed by GRAI as a blocking tool | Device coverage and cost |
| GamBan | GamBan | Listed by GRAI as a blocking tool | Device coverage and cost |
| National Gambling Exclusion Register | GRAI (planned) | Sections 44 to 49; not in force | Start date |
Each route covers a different part of the problem. Excluding yourself from one operator does not exclude you from another, and a block on a bank card does not stop a payment by another method. We did not test any of them.
Bottom line: choose more than one route, because each covers only part.
What are the steps?
- Decide which routes to use, and write them down.
- For an operator, find self-exclusion in the account area or ask support in writing, then keep the confirmation.
- For a bank, open its gambling block page, named on GRAI Protection Tools, and follow its steps.
- For BetBlocker or GamBan, follow the tool's own installation page.
- Tell someone you trust, and note the end date of each route.
A common mistake is excluding from one operator and then opening an account elsewhere. Reality checks are not exclusion.
Bottom line: each step is the provider's own, and you should keep the confirmation.
Where do you get support?
Free 24/7 support: Gambling Awareness Trust helpline 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie.
Extern Problem Gambling: 089 241 5401. Gamblers Anonymous Ireland (Dublin): 01 872 1133. Family Addiction Support Network: 042 935 5251. Samaritans: 116 123. Numbers and hours are listed on GRAI Get Help, which you should check on the day.
Bottom line: support is free, and the GRAI list is the place to check numbers.
Sources
- GRAI Protection Tools, read 7 November 2026.
- GRAI Get Help, read 7 November 2026.
- Irish Statute Book and its commencement table, updated to 21 October 2026.
Bottom line: the Act's table and GRAI pages support the status above.
Where to go next
- Set a deposit limit or time-out.
- Read the responsible gambling page.
- Check before you deposit.
Bottom line: each link stays inside this site.
What changed?
No changes recorded since first publication on 7 November 2026.
Bottom line: this is the first version of the page.