Over 60,000 people in Denmark have now signed up for ROFUS, the country’s official self-exclusion system managed by the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), which is a major milestone in Denmark’s ongoing efforts to promote safer gambling.
According to the DGA’s latest update (as of 1 May), the ROFUS registry has steadily expanded since its launch in 2012, with young men representing the largest group choosing to self-exclude from gambling.
ROFUS, short for Register of Self-Excluded Players, enables individuals in Denmark to voluntarily block themselves from participating in online gambling, betting with licensed operators, or entering physical casinos.
Users can choose between temporary bans (from 24 hours up to six months) or a permanent self-exclusion, which cannot be reversed for at least one year.
Recent years have seen a sharper rise in registrations, partly due to stricter obligations on gambling operators to promote the tool and increased awareness campaigns from the DGA. Notably, the “Take it easy with ROFUS” campaign launched in early 2025 seeks to remove the stigma around self-exclusion, particularly targeting young men.
May’s data underscores this demographic trend: 58% of male users are under 40, and within the under-20 age bracket, 96% of those registered are male. This points to a persistent challenge of gambling-related issues among young men, prompting targeted outreach through educational channels and youth-focused initiatives.
DGA Director Anders Dorph highlighted ROFUS as a key element of the country’s responsible gambling measures. He welcomed the increasing uptake as a sign of growing public recognition of gambling addiction risks.
In a related development, UK-based charity BetBlocker also reported progress on digital harm reduction. The organisation recently announced that 100,000 people have activated its self-exclusion software.
BetBlocker, available globally on iOS and Android, provides users with a free tool to block access to gambling websites and apps for customisable durations, which is from a few days to several years.
Framing the milestone not just in terms of users but impact, BetBlocker stated that 100,000 families have benefited from individuals taking proactive steps to manage their gambling habits, especially in high-risk environments.
The charity also revealed its expansion into the Czech Republic, where it has partnered with Společnost Podané ruce o.p.s., a nonprofit specialising in addiction prevention and treatment. The collaboration aims to improve access to self-exclusion tools and gambling education in the region.
Together, Denmark’s ROFUS and BetBlocker’s international reach demonstrate a growing European commitment to accessible self-regulation tools. While ROFUS relies on enforcement by licensed national operators, BetBlocker offers a self-directed approach that can block even unlicensed and offshore gambling platforms, providing complementary layers of protection for those seeking to reduce gambling harm.
