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does anyone actually use online casino self exclusion features

Every time I see that self exclusion thing pop up on a casino page, I wonder how many folks actually use it for real. Most people I know just take a break on their own, or go to a different site if they're feeling tilted, rather than locking themselves out completely. I mean, if you're worried about getting too wrapped up, does hitting the self-exclude button even stop you, or just slow you down?

I’ve always thought about the risk/reward side, trying to chase those bonuses or promotions without falling into the hole. I keep everything in my head, like passwords and limits, but I admit there are nights where I lose track of time spinning slots or doubling down on blackjack. Have any of you actually tried the self exclusion feature, and did it help? Or is it just an extra hoop with no real impact? Curious to hear if it’s actually worked for someone.

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"keep everything in my head" is the part that'd cook me, especially on Live Dealer!!!

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Live dealer, sure, then you just open another tab

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Nah, blackjack tilt laughs at one closed tab!!!

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Another tab is exactly it, and poker made that real real obvious to me. I self-blocked one site after a dumb late-night cash game, then soooon as the coffee hit I was on another room five minutes later checking pockets for my card like an idiot.

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kinda helps but crypto casinos make it pointless

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Yeah I used it once, single site only, and honestly by itself it was mostly theater. The only part that did anything real was when it killed the promo texts and emails, because that stuff is what drags you back in more than people admit. Same with sportsbooks, those little "risk free" same game parlay nudges are junk, I had one week last fall with 14 promo emails in 5 days, that's not a break, that's a guy tapping your shoulder all day. If you self exclude but keep the wallet loaded and every book still has your number, you didn't really cut anything off, you just added one hoop. Real help is when it blocks deposits or ties into a state list, otherwise it's just you vs yourself again, and I've seen how that goes lately

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