Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion system has recorded 67,480 registrations since its launch in August 2023, with 41,290 exclusions still active at July 31. The figures from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) mean more than six in 10 registrations remained in effect after three years of operation.
Known as BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register gives Australians one registration point for blocking access to licensed online and telephone wagering services across the country. During an active exclusion, betting operators cannot accept wagers from the registered person or open a new account for them. Providers must also stop sending direct marketing communications.
Young Adults Form Most Of The Register
ACMA data shows that 78% of people who have registered with BetStop were under 40. The figures also show that 38% selected lifetime exclusion, while other users chose periods beginning at three months and extending to several years.
The system was designed to avoid requiring people to separately exclude themselves from individual operators. A single BetStop registration applies across Australian-licensed interactive wagering providers, covering the regulated online and telephone betting market.
The number of active exclusions differs from the total registration figure because some users have reached the end of their chosen period or ended their exclusion earlier. The 41,290 active registrations therefore represent people whose restrictions remained in place at the end of July.
Australian Minister for Communications Anika Wells marked the milestone in a statement, saying, “BetStop continues to change lives for the better, giving Australians at risk of gambling harm the ability to self-exclude and break the cycle of gambling addiction.
“BetStop has already made such a huge difference to so many Australians – that’s why we’re taking steps to make it even stronger and more effective and working to raise awareness of this vital service,” she furthered.
Review Prompts Changes To Betstop
An independent review published earlier in 2026 found that BetStop was benefiting Australians affected by online gambling while also identifying weaknesses that could limit the system’s effectiveness.
The review recommended greater public awareness of BetStop, improvements to its user experience and stronger support pathways for people who use the service. Its findings have prompted ACMA to establish a BetStop Taskforce, which will oversee the recommendations and consult with stakeholders about possible future changes.
The taskforce will examine ways to improve assistance for people using the register while also addressing the broader operation of the self-exclusion system. The work gives ACMA a framework for responding to the review’s findings as BetStop continues to operate nationally.
The latest figures underline the scale of use since the register began in August 2023. More than 67,000 people have registered, while more than 41,000 exclusions remained active at the end of July.
BetStop continues to restrict excluded customers from placing bets or opening new accounts with licensed wagering providers, while operators must also withhold direct marketing during the exclusion period. ACMA’s taskforce will now oversee further work aimed at improving awareness, usability and support around the national register.
Source:
“BetStop registrations top 67,000 three years after Australian launch”, agbrief.com, August 21, 2026
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