What happens when the period ends
| Scheme | Fixed period | Longest option |
|---|---|---|
| GAMSTOP (UK) | Not removed automatically; stays active (for up to 7 more years) until you ask for removal, with at least 24 hours' delay | 5 years, with optional automatic renewal |
| Spelpaus.se (Sweden) | Ends automatically | Indefinite: can be ended at the earliest after 12 months by logging in |
| ROFUS (Denmark) | Temporary periods expire automatically | Final: removal can be requested 1 year after registration and must be confirmed again after 7–30 days |
Extending is simple
You can usually extend or replace an exclusion before it ends. In Sweden a new exclusion can replace the current one but cannot be shorter. In Denmark a temporary exclusion can be extended. If you are unsure whether you are ready, extending is the safer choice.
Plan for the end date
- Put the end date in your calendar a few weeks ahead.
- Talk to a helpline before it expires.
- Keep blocking software and bank gambling blocks in place.
- If you return, set deposit and time limits before your first session.
- Write down your warning signs and what you will do if they return.
Before the end date
Set a reminder
Put the end date in your calendar a few weeks ahead so it does not come as a surprise.
Decide in advance
Make the decision to extend or not on a calm day, ideally with someone you trust.
Have support lined up
Keep a helpline number and your blocking tools in place for the weeks after the exclusion ends.
Operator-level exclusions
In countries without a national scheme, such as Norway and Iceland, exclusions are set with each operator and follow that operator's rules. Ask for written confirmation of the end date and whether the exclusion ends automatically.
Questions and answers
Does GAMSTOP end automatically?
No. After the minimum period it stays active until you ask for removal, and removal has a delay of at least 24 hours.
Can I end an indefinite Spelpaus early?
No. It can be ended at the earliest after 12 months, by logging in to Spelpaus.se.
How do I remove a final ROFUS registration?
You can request removal at rofus.nu with MitID at the earliest one year after registering, and must confirm the request again after 7 to 30 days.