Self Exclusion
Self-exclusion is a protective tool for people who want to block or restrict their own gambling access. It is most useful when combined with financial controls, support from trusted people and professional help where needed.
What self-exclusion does
A self-exclusion mechanism is intended to stop or restrict access for a defined or indefinite period rather than relying on willpower at the moment of temptation.
Centralized and operator-level tools
Before Brazil's September 2026 prohibition, Ministry of Finance guidance described both operator-specific and centralized self-exclusion. The centralized platform is currently affected by the legal change, so use the latest official page for current status.
Additional support
Official Brazilian guidance points people toward health services such as UBS and CAPS and the SUS information channel 136 when gambling is harming mental, financial or social wellbeing.
Practical protection steps
Alongside formal exclusion, consider removing saved payment methods, blocking gambling transactions where your bank supports it, handing financial oversight to someone you trust and avoiding gambling-related marketing.