New Global Standards for Online Gambling Self-Exclusion Aim to Protect Players

Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, and Dr Margaret Carran, Assistant VP for Education Partnerships at City St George’s, University of London, have presented the Self-Exclusion Standards Project. This initiative aims to create standardized and clear guidelines for how online self-exclusion programs should work across different jurisdictions, with a particular focus on Africa.

The project was unveiled at the 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) held in Kenya from August 24 to August 28. The event was hosted in partnership with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).

The Self-Exclusion Standards Project outlines a three-stage evidence-based approach derived from research, workgroup consultation, and broader public consultation. This approach is designed to deliver a gold standard that can be adopted across jurisdictions, ensuring that players are well-informed and able to use self-exclusion tools effectively when needed. The framework is designed to be easily integrated across state borders, aiming to have an immediate impact on player well-being and consumer protection standards.