Self-exclusion

What self-exclusion is

Self-exclusion is a request a player makes to an operator to be blocked from its paid contests, either for a set period or permanently. Once it is in place, the operator stops the player from entering, even if the player later changes their mind in the moment. That is the point: it is a decision made on a calm day that holds on a difficult one.

Self-exclusion is the strongest of the responsible play tools. A deposit limit caps how much you can put in; self-exclusion takes you out of play altogether. It is meant for anyone who feels that playing has stopped being entertainment, and it does not require explaining why.

An example

A player notices they have been entering contests late at night after a stressful day, spending more than they planned and feeling worse about it each time. They decide to step away for the rest of the season and request self-exclusion. For the length of that period, they cannot enter paid contests on that platform. When it ends, they can decide with a clear head whether to come back, and on what terms.

Why it works

Most people who struggle with spending on games know what they want to do when they are calm. The difficulty is the moment of temptation. Self-exclusion moves the decision out of that moment, so the choice made when thinking clearly is the one that applies.

In Speed Survivor

Speed Survivor's Responsible Play policy covers self-exclusion, alongside deposit limits and where to get help outside the game. The policy is the place to read how a request is made and what it covers. Speed Survivor is 18+, or 21+ where required, and void where prohibited. To understand what a contest entry involves before you decide how much play is right for you, how it works explains it end to end.