What is "self-exclusion" for gambling addicts?

What is "self-exclusion" for gambling addicts?

Marc Kern (Addiction Expert, Director of Addiction Alternatives) gives expert video advice on: How big of a problem is gambling addiction?; What causes addictive gambling?; When addicted gamblers are losing, do they actually believe they'll win? and more...

Self-exclusion is sort of a mechanical form of intervention. Some people find it very helpful, other people find it unhelpful. If you were a gambler, and let's say there was a casino within driving distance from you, and you didn't want to be tempted by going to this local casino, you could contact the casino and develop an exclusion, a contract with them. And they would try to keep you out of their casino. It's sort of protecting you against yourself.