Step-by-step manual
Self-exclusion in Gibraltar
Gibraltar has no national self-exclusion register of its own. Licensees must offer self-exclusion on their sites, and because most serve customers in the UK, they must also hold UK Gambling Commission licences and honour GAMSTOP, the national register for Great Britain. Players in other countries should use their own national scheme where one exists, such as Spelpaus in Sweden or OASIS in Germany, which licensees serving those markets must check. Gibraltar residents rely on operator tools and blocking software. Because self-exclusion is per operator outside national schemes, a careful plan that covers every account and adds device and bank blocks is essential.
- Scheme
- Operator self-exclusion (GAMSTOP for UK customers)
- Type
- Operator-level
- Minimum
- Set by operator
- Cost
- Free
The steps
- 1
Use your home country's scheme first
If you live in Great Britain, register with GAMSTOP; elsewhere, check our directory for your national register. Licensees serving your market must respect it.
- 2
Exclude in every account
Log in to each site and choose self-exclusion, not a short time-out, in the responsible-gambling section. Ask for exclusion across all brands run by the same company.
- 3
Confirm in writing
If the option is unclear, email customer support and keep the confirmation. Withdraw or ask for the return of any balance.
- 4
Block devices and payments
Install gambling blocking software on all devices and switch on your bank's gambling block if it has one.
- 5
Get support
Contact your national helpline or an online service such as Gambling Therapy.
- 6
Complain if exclusion fails
If a Gibraltar licensee lets you gamble while excluded, complain to the operator, then to the Gambling Commissioner or the dispute service named in its terms.
Before you start — what to know
- No Gibraltar-wide register; exclusion is per operator unless your home country has a national scheme.
- UK-facing licensees must honour GAMSTOP for UK customers.
- Lifting rules are set by each operator and the regulations of the market you live in.
- Unlicensed sites using a fake Gibraltar seal do not offer any protection; check the licence register.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gibraltar a good sign of a safe site?
A genuine Gibraltar licence means the operator is supervised, but it may not be licensed in your country. Check the Gibraltar register and your local rules.
What is the Gambling Act 2025?
Gibraltar's new law replacing the Gambling Act 2005. It is being brought into force in stages, with existing licensees grandfathered.
Who regulates gambling in Gibraltar?
The Gambling Commissioner regulates licensees, the Minister acts as Licensing Authority, and the Gambling Division supports both.
Can I self-exclude from all Gibraltar operators at once?
Not through a Gibraltar scheme. UK residents can use GAMSTOP, which covers Gibraltar operators licensed in Great Britain.
Procedures can change. Always follow the instructions of the official scheme or regulator. We2Bet is not affiliated with any self-exclusion scheme. Last reviewed October 2026.