What is the purpose of self-exclusion registries across jurisdictions?

• A. To allow individuals to ban themselves from gambling platforms to prevent relapse and protect vulnerable groups.
• B. To block all online gambling globally.
• C. To regulate advertising content.
• D. To collect data on gambling participants for taxation.

Answer: (A)

Self-exclusion registries are a harm-reduction tool that lets a person opt in to ban themselves from gambling services licensed in a jurisdiction. The aim is to reduce exposure to gambling triggers, prevent relapse for individuals worried about their gambling, and protect vulnerable groups who may be at higher risk. When someone enrolls, licensed operators are typically obligated to block that person from wagering with them, and the exclusion can often apply across multiple platforms within the same regulated area, spanning both online and on-site venues. This mechanism is usually voluntary and can be time-limited or indefinite, and it is often accompanied by access to support resources. This purpose differs from blocking all online gambling globally, which would require a much broader, international effort; from regulating advertising content; or from collecting data for taxation, which are separate regulatory approaches.