Gambling Exclusion Registry Usage

This project examines the utilisation of the Gambling Exclusion Registry (GER) in the Czech Republic as a responsible gambling protection tool. Using administrative data from the Czech national gambling regulatory authority, we analyse longitudinal trends in registry enrollment to assess how this harm-reduction mechanism is used across different population segments. The study focuses on four key dimensions of registry utilisation: Age – examining whether enrollment patterns differ across age groups and whether younger or older gamblers are more likely to be registered; Nationality – investigating whether Czech nationals and foreign nationals differ in their rates and patterns of enrollment; Voluntariness – distinguishing between self-exclusions initiated voluntarily by the individual and those imposed by regulatory or administrative authority (ex officio); Modality of enrollment – comparing registrations made through online channels versus those completed in person at land-based gambling venues. The primary purpose of this research is to provide an empirical overview of how the GER functions in practice, identify potential disparities or gaps in its reach, and contribute to the evidence base for evaluating the effectiveness of mandatory exclusion registries as a public health and consumer protection instrument in gambling regulation. Expected outcomes include descriptive statistics and trend analyses across the studied dimensions, as well as interpretive insights that may inform future policy decisions regarding the design and accessibility of gambling self-exclusion systems in the Czech Republic.