Slovakia's Self-Exclusion System Sees Growing Numbers
Over 20,500 individuals have registered on Slovakia's RVO (Register of Excluded Persons) system, according to ÚRHH, the country's gambling authority. The number reflects ÚRHH's progress in regulating Slovakian gambling since the new Slovak Gambling Act was introduced in 2019.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The RVO System was established as a key component of the Act and the government's gambling reforms. It enables individuals to voluntarily self-exclude from all licensed gambling activities, including online platforms and physical venues.
The RVO is open to any individual over the age of 18 who wishes to take a break from gambling activities. Upon registration, they will be prohibited from participating in online gambling and entering gaming halls, casinos, and betting offices for at least 6 months.
In the latest monitoring report released by ÚRHH, the regulator reported that 513 individuals registered on the RVO, while 186 asked to be removed from the platform in May 2025. By the end of the month, the RVO had 20,544 self-excluded players, more than triple the 5,871 on the platform in May 2020.
Exceeding the twenty thousand self-exclusion threshold confirms the functionality and justification of this key regulatory tool. For the Office, it is a signal that citizens perceive self-exclusion as an accessible and effective form of prevention. Our goal is to create and maintain a safe and transparent environment in the gambling market. Data from the Register of Excluded Persons is a valuable basis for us in further setting the principles of responsible gaming and in targeted education of the public about the possible risks of gambling.
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