Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Reform gambling self-exclusion systems to better protect vulnerable people
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66 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow banks and other firms to verify self-exclusion status (with consent); introduce stronger penalties where operators breach self-exclusion; create longer default in-person exclusion periods; and require all schemes to offer a nationwide self-exclusion option.
Self-exclusion only works if it is enforceable. Currently, only gambling operators can verify status, potentially limiting protection. Breaches can result in consequences which we feel are limited, and in-person schemes vary by region and duration. Stronger enforcement, longer default exclusions, nationwide coverage, and controlled third-party verification (with consent) could close gaps and better protect vulnerable people from preventable gambling harm.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
31 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.