Step-by-step manual
Self-exclusion in Poland
Poland has no national self-exclusion register. Each legal operator, whether the state online casino run by Totalizator Sportowy or a licensed bookmaker, must offer responsible-gambling tools, including self-exclusion and limits, but you must request exclusion separately from each one. Land-based casinos and game arcades operate their own procedures. Because the majority of online casino play in Poland is estimated to take place on illegal foreign sites, which check nothing, operator-level exclusion should always be combined with blocking software and, where your bank offers it, a gambling payment block. Treatment services and the behavioural addictions helpline can help you put a plan in place.
- Scheme
- Operator self-exclusion
- Type
- Operator-level
- Minimum
- Set by operator
- Cost
- Free
The steps
- 1
Check which operators are legal
Only Totalizator Sportowy's online casino and bookmakers holding Ministry of Finance permits are legal. The Ministry publishes the list of legal operators and the register of blocked illegal domains.
- 2
Exclude from each legal account
Log in to every account, open the responsible-gambling section and choose self-exclusion for the longest period available. If unsure, write to customer service and keep the reply.
- 3
Withdraw or close
Withdraw any remaining balance and ask for the account to be closed for gambling-related reasons, so it cannot simply be reopened.
- 4
Cover land-based venues
Ask casinos and arcades you visit about their own exclusion procedures. Bring your ID card, as Polish casinos check identity on entry.
- 5
Block illegal sites and payments
Install gambling blocking software on all devices and ask your bank about blocking card payments to gambling merchants.
- 6
Get professional support
Call the behavioural addictions helpline or contact a local addiction clinic; treatment is free under the national health fund.
- 7
Ending the exclusion
Ending is governed by each operator's rules. Expect identity checks; consider talking to a therapist before reopening any account.
Before you start — what to know
- There is no national register; you must exclude with each operator.
- Illegal foreign sites are blocked by DNS but remain accessible through mirrors and VPNs, and they do not honour exclusions.
- Players can face fiscal penalties for gambling on illegal sites, a deterrent that also discourages people from seeking help or reporting.
- Bank gambling blocks and device blocking software are the most effective extra layers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online casino legal in Poland?
Only through Totalizator Sportowy, the state-owned operator, whose online casino is Total Casino. Private online casinos are illegal.
Can I bet on sport online?
Yes, with bookmakers holding a Polish Ministry of Finance permit. Betting is taxed at 12% of stakes.
Is there a national self-exclusion register?
No. You must exclude with each legal operator separately and use blocking tools for illegal sites.
Is it illegal to play on foreign casino sites?
Yes. Participating in illegal gambling can lead to penalties for players under the Fiscal Penal Code, as well as for operators.
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.