One in four players in Belgium who self-excluded using the national EPIS scheme still gambled while the block was in place, according to a new survey from the country’s Gaming Commission.

The Gaming Commission published a report which included a survey of 272 players in Belgium who had self-excluded via EPIS.

The majority of respondents to the survey felt that EPIS had helped them control their gambling activities. For example, 90.2% of respondents said the scheme helped them better manage their finances, while 87.1% said it helped them feel better, and 80.1 % said it reduced their desire to play.

However, around a quarter of respondents said they still gambled despite being prohibited from doing so.