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How Does GamStop Work? How Does GamStop Work?
GamStop is a UKGC-associated self-exclusion scheme that includes all the online gambling operators licensed by the UKGC. When you join GamStop to take a break from gambling, it will deny you access to every single UK-licensed gambling operator — desktop, mobile, and even physical betting shops if they have enough personal details.
Non-GamStop gambling platforms do not follow these regulations because they operate under different regulatory bodies, which allows them to accept UK bettors restricted by GamStop.
How Long Does GamStop Last?
GamStop self-exclusion lasts for six months, one year, or five years, depending on your choice. If you do not terminate it at the end of your exclusion period, it will get auto-renewed for seven more years. Since it is very inflexible, you will not be able to appeal an early termination. During the exclusion period, your only choice is signing up with independent gambling operators.
How to Find Out When GamStop Ends?
GamStop does not notify you when your self-exclusion ends because it is designed to be inflexible. You will need to remember the date yourself if you wish to regain access to gambling activities.
For instance, if you decide to exclude yourself from GamStop for a year on Jan. 10th, you will need to contact GamStop customer support on the same date after a year to terminate your GamStop exclusion.
If you do not contact the customer support, your exclusion will get auto-renewed for seven years.
How Do I Know When My GamStop Ends?
GamStop will not contact you once your self-exclusion ends. You will need to keep track of your self-exclusion and reach out to GamStop after it completes. You should remember that failing to contact the customer support results in a seven-year renewal. You can set a reminder on your phone, write down the completion date, or add it to your calendar.
When Does My GamStop End?
Your GamStop self-exclusion ends once it is completed. There is no way to remove GamStop early because it is designed to be inflexible. While your GamStop exclusion is active, you will not be able to access UK-licensed online gambling sites. You will still have access to independent gambling platforms that operate outside the UK jurisdiction.
How Long Does It Take to Remove GamStop?
GamStop imposes a 24-hour cooling-off period after you request reactivation. During this time, you need to decide whether you want to renew GamStop self-exclusion or get back to gambling. If you confirm that you wish to go on with the removal, GamStop will restore your access to UK gambling sites along with your accounts, deposit methods, and betting history.
You cannot safely remove GamStop before it expires through official channels. However, you can use an alternate account or register with internationally licensed online gambling operators.
Yes, GamStop exclusions apply across desktop computers and mobile devices. Once you register with the GamStop self-exclusion, it is linked with your personal details instead of a specific device. This means that any gambling site associated with GamStop will block your access, regardless of the device you use to access it.
You can bypass GamStop by registering with independent online gambling operators. Additionally, you might consider using another person’s account at domestic gambling sites, though this approach violates UK gambling regulations.
You should contact GamStop’s customer support after your self-exclusion period ends to notify them. After that, you can decide whether you want to renew your exclusion or resume your betting activities.
