BetStop gambling self-exclusions top 30,000
BetStop – The National Self-Exclusion RegisterTM launched on 21 August 2023. The Register allows Australians to self-exclude from all licensed online and phone wagering providers in Australia for a minimum of 3 months up to a lifetime.
More than 30,000+ Australians have registered to self-exclude since the Register started. There was significant demand in the early weeks, with more than 3,000 registrations in the first week. Registration numbers have remained largely consistent, with an average 1,600 registrations a month over the past 6 months.
We have seen registrations increase at key events over the year, including during the AFL and NRL finals, the Melbourne Cup and over the New Year period. Saturday to Monday are the most common days to register, with afternoon and early evening the most popular.