Self Exclusion on a National Basis, Australia 🦘

[carlfebz2]

This one could really be applied effectively on physical casinos/gambling places but not totally on online casinos which people could always have the access if they wanted to thats why its not totally that effective

but at least the government do really shows up some action on fighting or being that in concern about gambling addiction which is something that you cant really see that government do take out some
action in regarding on this manner.

While this is a fantastic news, my concern has been somewhat echoed by other users here. Self-exclusion will work 99.99% okay for online casinos but I doubt if I can say the same for land based casinos. As a matter of fact, it was in the news some weeks ago that the Dutch Gambling Authority was going to investigating some gambling operators for failure to check and prevent players who registered on the Cruks self-exclusion scheme from gaining access control in slot machine arcades¹. I bet we might see some occurrence of this situation in Australia. I hope they can find a way to nip it in the bud before it ever happens.

1. https://casinobeats.com/2022/06/17/ksa-initiates-slot-arcades-investigation-as-role-model-ad-ban-looms/

Well, it does depend on how they would really be that strict on implementing out such ban or prohibition or imposing such laws and regulation on which casino or platforms would really be following on that self exclusion thing and wont really be tending to opposite it.

It might not really able to filter out yet there would be still people who would play despite of that exclusion situation but its really up to someone on how they would really be having an effective
break on playing gambling.

No matter how these platforms will really be avoiding but there are lots of ways on playing again if you wanted to.

[KTChampions]

Australia have just announced a plan where the players would be able to exclude themselves temporarily or permanently from all the gambling platforms in the country. Which I do think is really amazing since it can help control the problem gambling in the country they already have loads of complains as well.

https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/16954/new-self-exclusion-register-to-launch-in-australia

What do you think about the news ?
Should it include other platforms as well since most of the players know that there are casinos which uses VPN and they would still be able to access it there. But I overall like the idea to control the whole Gambling addiction.

Thoughts?

I realized that there are a lot of idiots in Australia when I saw their covid concentration camps and their insane covid restrictions. This initiative also smacks of totalitarianism. I do not understand this logic - for the sake of separate idiots who themselves cannot cope with their problems, they want to totalitarianly tell everyone how to behave and how to conduct business? Crap ideas. I understand the problems of addicts but when it turns this way I become extremely intolerant.

[coolcoinz]

I realized that there are a lot of idiots in Australia when I saw their covid concentration camps and their insane covid restrictions. This initiative also smacks of totalitarianism. I do not understand this logic - for the sake of separate idiots who themselves cannot cope with their problems, they want to totalitarianly tell everyone how to behave and how to conduct business? Crap ideas. I understand the problems of addicts but when it turns this way I become extremely intolerant.

Canada is acting in a very similar way. We all knew about China and how things are there with their full control over people, public executions and constant denial of freedoms, but I used to think that Australia and Canada are democracies.

As for the self exclusion it makes not much sense because they clearly state that it's going to be forced upon Australian casinos. What about those situated abroad? How is that going to stop people from gambling? IMO nobody forces anyone to gamble. If they want to do it they will and no additional options and boxes to tick will stop them.

[Wexnident]

In the end Self-exclusion relies on the gambler themselves personally starting or initiating it though. It is probably an additional help since afaik, some casinos don't exactly offer a self-exclusion program so with this, it can help a lot for gamblers who are willing to undergo the program but originally had no option to do so.

I still stand by the idea that there should be a central organization for gambling casinos so that self-exclusion programs like this can be done not just in a country scale, but globally. That way, there's no loophole that users can use to bypass the self-exclusion they themselves set. Though this would most likely involve KYC so that they aren't able to create new accounts though.

[Boristhecat]

In the end Self-exclusion relies on the gambler themselves personally starting or initiating it though. It is probably an additional help since afaik, some casinos don't exactly offer a self-exclusion program so with this, it can help a lot for gamblers who are willing to undergo the program but originally had no option to do so.

I still stand by the idea that there should be a central organization for gambling casinos so that self-exclusion programs like this can be done not just in a country scale, but globally. That way, there's no loophole that users can use to bypass the self-exclusion they themselves set. Though this would most likely involve KYC so that they aren't able to create new accounts though.

Do you want to get into a global dystopia where a single world manager will allow or prohibit something for you? I don't understand why you have such a poor imagination that you can't mentally model what it will lead to in the end. After all, there are many books about dystopias, have you read them? There, too, it all started with good intentions.

[cabron]

In the end Self-exclusion relies on the gambler themselves personally starting or initiating it though. It is probably an additional help since afaik, some casinos don't exactly offer a self-exclusion program so with this, it can help a lot for gamblers who are willing to undergo the program but originally had no option to do so.

I still stand by the idea that there should be a central organization for gambling casinos so that self-exclusion programs like this can be done not just in a country scale, but globally. That way, there's no loophole that users can use to bypass the self-exclusion they themselves set. Though this would most likely involve KYC so that they aren't able to create new accounts though.

Do you want to get into a global dystopia where a single world manager will allow or prohibit something for you? I don't understand why you have such a poor imagination that you can't mentally model what it will lead to in the end. After all, there are many books about dystopias, have you read them? There, too, it all started with good intentions.

Exactly. This will make a gambler surrender all his data to an authority that eventually will make him a slave.  If anyone have a gambling problem, just go to a rehabilitation and theraphy. You dont need to ask the casino or the government to treat you.

Its all up to you already to treat yourself with the help of the therapist.

[rahmad2nd]

What do you think about the news ?

self-exclusion is probably the first step taken by ACMA and I really appreciate it.  This is great for reducing gambling activity for someone who wants to quit by blocking himself.  In addition, the Australian Federal Agency has the power to set standards on advertising and consumer protection.  I think this is a good idea and can follow up on online gambling parties who don't comply.

Should it include other platforms as well since most of the players know that there are casinos which uses VPN and they would still be able to access it there. But I overall like the idea to control the whole Gambling addiction.

Thoughts?

according to news sources self-exclusion is intended for people who want to change their gambling habits or addictions.

[danherbias07]

That's new which I think is cool and might help to prevent gambling addiction.

“Once you choose to self-exclude, it will be an offence for a licensed wagering provider to open an account for you, take a bet from you or to market gambling services to you. The ACMA will be enforcing those rules.”

I like the idea and whoever did this did a lot of thinking before it was passed to the officials. Self-exclusion.
The only thing that worries me is, will the gambling addict (for example) goes forward to register his name. There will be issues like "I don't want anyone to know I am a gambling addict/or just basically a gambler.", that kind of thing. Perhaps the registration should also be private for them to participate in this.

[KTChampions]

I realized that there are a lot of idiots in Australia when I saw their covid concentration camps and their insane covid restrictions. This initiative also smacks of totalitarianism. I do not understand this logic - for the sake of separate idiots who themselves cannot cope with their problems, they want to totalitarianly tell everyone how to behave and how to conduct business? Crap ideas. I understand the problems of addicts but when it turns this way I become extremely intolerant.

Canada is acting in a very similar way. We all knew about China and how things are there with their full control over people, public executions and constant denial of freedoms, but I used to think that Australia and Canada are democracies.

As for the self exclusion it makes not much sense because they clearly state that it's going to be forced upon Australian casinos. What about those situated abroad? How is that going to stop people from gambling? IMO nobody forces anyone to gamble. If they want to do it they will and no additional options and boxes to tick will stop them.

In Canada, everything went according to a bad scenario too, you're right. And now, as a consequence of this, citizens are being deprived of the right to weapons - the country has every chance of turning into a totalitarian garbage dump if citizens do not fight against the infringement of their rights. At the moment, Canada is still a democracy, but it is not clear how long it can remain so.

[SirLancelot]

What do you think about the news ?
Should it include other platforms as well since most of the players know that there are casinos which uses VPN and they would still be able to access it there. But I overall like the idea to control the whole Gambling addiction.
Thoughts?

You just said earlier that all platforms are included. This could be better than the normal exclusion system where one site is only covered but it's still up to gamblers if they will do this. I think they will think many times and maybe they will not do it all since they know that they can not play gambling ever again.

It's also hard to completely stop your addiction in one go and this could cause a bad effect to your mind and physical health but would it be better if it's done slowly or step by step. For the countries that allows vpn, didn't they have any country restrictions? Because, I think it doesn't make sense if they have it and then they will just allow vpn for someone to bypass it.

[aioc]

Australia have just announced a plan where the players would be able to exclude themselves temporarily or permanently from all the gambling platforms in the country. Which I do think is really amazing since it can help control the problem gambling in the country they already have loads of complains as well.

https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/16954/new-self-exclusion-register-to-launch-in-australia

What do you think about the news ?
Should it include other platforms as well since most of the players know that there are casinos which uses VPN and they would still be able to access it there. But I overall like the idea to control the whole Gambling addiction.

Thoughts?

We'll have to see how effective is this, this is something new if effective it could be implemented by other countries and make this as their model, but permanent self-exclusion should be coupled with help coming from professionals if they want to really curb gambling addiction, you cannot trust compulsive gambling alone doing permanent self-exclusion, he'll only find a way when the temptation to gamble comes in.

[mu_enrico]

Self-exclusion works only for licensed land casinos and its online platform. It doesn't work in ALL online platforms, especially offshore casinos, so it won't stop problem gambling from playing. I play every week with VPN and didn't do KYC on my accounts.... so practically they can still open accounts with VPN like I did.
It's only a virtue signalling propaganda stunt, thus affects nothing.

[LodisMcguire]

Australia have just announced a plan where the players would be able to exclude themselves temporarily or permanently from all the gambling platforms in the country
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It depends on the player though,so it would be hard to do it themselves because it's not easy to avoid addiction.This self exclusion feature is already implemented in some casinos,but is it effective? If they really want to solve the gambling problem issue,they should ban casinos and other gambling platform in their country.

[_act_]

It depends on the player though,so it would be hard to do it themselves because it's not easy to avoid addiction.This self exclusion feature is already implemented in some casinos,but is it effective? If they really want to solve the gambling problem issue,they should ban casinos and other gambling platform in their country.

To ban gambling is not the way out when there are better solutions

That is true, even if self exclusion is applied on one gambling platform, the gambler can go to another gambling platform to play, this is possible and likely what will happen. What I even noticed, the gambling sites are not that helping, self exclusion can be temporary or permanent, it is even possible on some gambling sites disable it, very possible because everything to avoid money loss or addiction on gambling platforms can easily be disabled by the gambler himself, but this can also be handled by case to case.

Mandatory self exclusion and digital identity can help in a way the gambling sites will not take permanent self exclusion an easy case, it has to be permanent in a way the gambler can never revoke it anymore. Also digital identity in a way gambling platforms in a country and possibly in the world will work together to make use of a digital identity to link just a single gambler across all betting platforms, so if self exclusion is enabled, the gambler will not be able to gamble on other gambling platform any longer.

[coin-investor]

Australia have just announced a plan where the players would be able to exclude themselves temporarily or permanently from all the gambling platforms in the country. Which I do think is really amazing since it can help control the problem gambling in the country they already have loads of complains as well.

Gambling means that includes online casinos, some casinos like Stake are already doing this, but that does not mean that the gambler who chooses to exclude himself from one casino, cannot play on other casinos, he still can, if he has accounts on five casinos he can exclude himself to one casino who he thinks is not giving him good luck and play on other casinos, majority of gamblers have an account on at least five casinos, so it kinda worthless to me when it comes to online platforms.