Self-Exclusion Guide – Part A
General Information and Types of Exclusion
What Does “Excluded Player” Mean?
An excluded player is a person who is not permitted to participate in gambling activities. Exclusion may occur through:
- the player’s own initiative (self-exclusion),
- an application submitted by a court-appointed guardian or legal representative,
- a court decision
- Αιτιολογημένη απόφαση του Κατόχου Άδειας
- Application by a First-Degree Relative or Spouse (applicable only to land-based casino operations)
Types of Self-Exclusion / Temporary Time-Out
Type of Exclusion | Duration / Validity | Method of Removal | Applicable To |
Indefinite Self-Exclusion | At least one (1) year from the date of exclusion. | Not lifted automatically. It may only be lifted following a request by the player, submitted after one (1) year has elapsed from the date of exclusion. | Online gambling activities VLTs OPAP PLAY Land-Based Casinos |
Temporary Self-Exclusion | Determined by the player, with a minimum duration of one (1) month. | Automatically lifted upon expiry of the period specified by the player. | Online gambling activities VLTs OPAP PLAY |
Temporary Time-Out (24 Hours) | Twenty-four (24) hours. | Automatically lifted upon expiry of the 24-hour period. | Online gambling activities |
Temporary Time-Out (Day Stop) | Until 00:00:00 (midnight) of the same | Automatically lifted at the end of the day | VLTs- OPAP PLAY |
Important Notice: Please note that the option of temporary self-exclusion is not available for land-based casino gaming.