{"id":20970,"date":"2026-06-30T09:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/types-of-exclusion-and-temporary-suspension\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:20:22","slug":"types-of-exclusion-and-temporary-suspension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/en\/public-players\/responsible-gaming\/self-exclusion\/types-of-exclusion-and-temporary-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Exclusion and Temporary Suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20970\" class=\"elementor elementor-20970 elementor-19858\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0821e92 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0821e92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d929f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85d929f\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Types of Exclusion and Temporary Abstinence<\/h4><p>The regulatory framework provides players with several options to restrict or suspend their participation in gambling activities. These measures form part of the broader responsible gambling framework and are intended to help players maintain control over their gambling behaviour.<\/p><p><br \/><strong>1. Indefinite Exclusion<\/strong><br \/><strong>Online Games of Chance and VLT Gaming (OPAP PLAY-VLTs)<\/strong><br \/>Players may request an <strong>indefinite<\/strong> <strong>exclusion<\/strong> from games of chance conducted via the internet or through Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) gaming machines.<br \/>Upon receiving such a request, the License Holder is required to:<\/p><ul><li>\u00a0Immediately deactivate the player&#8217;s Electronic Player Account (for online games) or Individual Player Card (for VLT gaming).<\/li><li>Set the account or card status to &#8220;Closed&#8221;.<\/li><li>Terminate the contractual relationship with the player.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>An indefinite exclusion <strong>cannot be lifted automatically<\/strong>.<br \/>The player&#8217;s account or card may be reactivated <strong>only at the player&#8217;s request<\/strong>, provided that:<br \/>\u2022 At least <strong>one (1) year<\/strong> has elapsed since the exclusion took effect; and<br \/>\u2022 A new player agreement has been concluded and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.<\/p><p><strong>Land-Based Casinos<\/strong><br \/>For land-based casino gambling, an indefinite exclusion is subject to a <strong>mandatory minimum exclusion period of six (6) months<\/strong> from the date on which the exclusion declaration is submitted.<br \/>The exclusion<strong> cannot be lifted automatically<\/strong> and may only be removed following a declaration submitted by the excluded individual personally, irrespective of whether the exclusion was originally requested by:<\/p><ul><li>The individual themselves;<\/li><li>A first-degree relative; or<\/li><li>Their spouse.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>2. Temporary Exclusion<\/strong><br \/><strong>Online Games of Chance and VLT Gaming (OPAP PLAY-VLTs)<\/strong><br \/>Players may request a <strong>temporary exclusion<\/strong> from online gambling activities or VLT gaming.<br \/>Key features of temporary exclusion include:<br \/>\u2022 The exclusion period is determined by the player.<br \/>\u2022 The minimum duration is <strong>one (1) month<\/strong>.<br \/>\u2022 The License Holder must immediately block the player&#8217;s Electronic Player Account or Individual Player Card.<br \/>\u2022 The block remains in effect for the entire exclusion period.<br \/>At the end of the selected period, the exclusion is <strong>automatically lifted.<\/strong><br \/>Land-Based Casinos<br \/>Temporary exclusion is <strong>not available<\/strong> for land-based casino gambling.<\/p><p><strong>3. Temporary Abstinence<\/strong><br \/>Temporary abstinence provides players with the ability to suspend their participation in gambling activities for a short period without initiating a formal exclusion process.<\/p><p><br \/><strong>3.1 Twenty-Four (24)-Hour Temporary abstinence for Online Gambling<\/strong><br \/>Online gambling operators must provide players with the option to abstain from participation in games of chance for a period of <strong>twenty-four (24) hours<\/strong>.<br \/>When this option is selected:<br \/>\u2022 The player&#8217;s Electronic Account is immediately placed in &#8220;<strong>Blocked<\/strong>&#8221; status.<br \/>\u2022 Access to gambling activities is suspended for the duration of the abstinence period.<br \/>\u2022 The restriction is <strong>automatically lifted<\/strong> once the twenty-four-hour period expires.<\/p><p><br \/><strong>3.2 Temporary Abstinence for VLT Gaming (OPAP PLAY-VLTs)<\/strong><br \/>VLT operators must provide players with the option to interrupt their gaming activity through a Day Stop mechanism.<br \/>When activated:<\/p><ul><li>The player is excluded from participating in VLT games for the remainder of the calendar day.<\/li><li>The restriction remains in force until <strong>00:00:00 (midnight)<\/strong> of the same day.<\/li><li>Participation is automatically restored at the start of the following day.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef769a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ef769a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Types of Exclusion and Temporary Suspension Home \u03a3\u03b5\u03bb\u03af\u03b4\u03b1 Types of Exclusion and Temporary Abstinence The regulatory framework provides players with several options to restrict or suspend their participation in gambling activities. These measures form part of the broader responsible gambling framework and are intended to help players maintain control over their gambling behaviour. 1. 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