Can a 9-Month ad blackout help problem gamblers stay away?

This study looked at whether extending the time gambling websites stop sending ads after a person voluntarily bans themselves helps them gamble less. Over 2,500 adults who self-excluded from online sports betting, poker, or horse racing were randomly assigned to either the standard procedure or one where ads were paused for 9 months. The goal was to see if the longer ad break reduced the amount of money lost to gambling.