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Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website. Home Blocking Software. Blocking Software Blocking software is a computer programme that limits access to websites or other services available over the internet.

There are two kinds of blocking software available: Gambling-specific blocking software , which is designed to block gambling websites. General blocking software, which is designed to block any sites you want and set access permissions or parental controls.

Such issues may lead you to believe Gamblock is the wrong choice. Still, our Gamblock review has found this company employs a proactive approach to negative reviews, striving to provide solutions on a case-by-case basis.

Still, Apple users may encounter difficulties at installation. Trustpilot reviews show this is a recurring problem. Still, we had to test the applications ourselves to provide a reliable assessment.

You need to open Google Play and download the Gamblock Browser first. You need to access the purchase page from this new browser. You may have to install Gamblock Enhanced from Google Play, as protection is limited on specific devices without it.

Therefore, based on our testing, we can assert that the Android app blocks any betting platform successfully. It may be that the company addressed this issue in one of its recent updates, the latest being on December 20, All in all, we think Gamblock is an excellent choice if you need to restrict access to gambling sites on an Android device.

Gamblock provides users with 2 options in this regard: either buy an already-blocked device or configure your own smartphone. You need a Mac computer and a healthy dose of patience for the latter option.

Remember that the restrictions will be more aggressive during the first 30 days of use than the norm. This may lead to your phone acting strangely. Certain built-in apps may crash unexpectedly, or this filtering software may block non-gambling sites.

We were able to get through with the installation process eventually. Luckily, our test device had no critical data, so we did not lose anything. It worked on the second try, and we got the restrictions working. Remember to make a backup of your files before proceeding with the installation of Gamblock on your Apple smartphone.

However, our test iPhone X returned to normal after the period elapsed. The app did not interfere with the system in sensible ways anymore. Still, it continued to block mobile casino sites effectively. Unfortunately, the only way to circumvent this complicated installation process is to buy an already-blocked device.

Since forever a student of life and writer at his core, he loves to gamble on football matches in his spare time. Combining the art of prediction and a rigorously trained intuition, he has joined the iGaming world to promote a responsible and data-driven approach to sports betting.

Written by Adela Mariuta. Gambling addiction is a real condition and can be a tough subject for all kinds of UK players. Written by Mihnea Mosneagu. We have researched ways and activities to help you deal with gambling addiction and increase your natural dopamine intake. We have found 18 key actions you should follow if you want to quit an addicting habit, gambling or otherwise.

Once you implement these changes and stick to them, you will lead a normal and healthier […]. Written by Cosmin Brehoi. You can stop gambling addiction by using various methods, including some that you can apply yourself and some that include professional help.

Keep on reading to find out more about gambling addiction, what you can do to stop it, who can help you, and what to do if a loved one is dealing with it!

Please copy the url from the browser address bar and paste it in the submission field. Get Technical Help! We have worked hard to make BetBlocker as easy and intuitive to set-up as possible.

However if you do encounter a problem first look at our trouble shooting guides and if that does not resolve the issue contact our team to ask for help. You can use the form below or email us at [email protected]. Please tell us the type of device you are using and the version of the app can be found at the bottom of the screen when the app is open.

App version:. Please attach image or video:. Frequently Asked Questions on BetBlocker. How much does BetBlocker cost? Absolutely nothing. Gambling addiction is a serious condition and one that is usually associated with financial duress.

Unlike our competitors we do not believe it is right to charge individuals who already have financial issues more to get the help they need to control their condition.

We do not want to profit from those with addiction issues. What is a BetBlocker Parental Control used for? Many parents today worry about the content their children can access while browsing the internet. This tool allows parents to enter specific URLs that they do not want their children to access.

What does a Gambling Self-Restriction in BetBlocker do? When you set a Gambling Self-Restriction in BetBlocker the tool will automatically restrict you device from accessing any of the gambling operator URLs in our database. We update this database on a weekly basis to ensure that you are offered the maximum possible protection.

Can I remove a Gambling Self-Restriction after it has started? Gambling addiction is a condition that is commonly associated with an inability to control ones impulses to wager. That being the case this tool would be ineffective at preventing gambling relapses if you could disable it during a Gambling Self-Restriction.

As such, once a Gambling Self-Restriction has been activated it cannot be lifted. We take go to great lengths to ensure that BetBlocker is as difficult to remove as possible during a Gambling Self-Restriction and our User Support Team will not assist you in removing the tool while there is an ongoing restriction.

How does a Parental Control work? The Parental Control system is easy to use and quick to set up. Simply install BetBlocker, select Parental Controls and follow through the set-up process to decide which URLs you would like to restrict. When you activate the tool the restrictions will be put in place.

If BetBlocker is free, do I have to see lots of adverts to use it? BetBlocker does not advertise any products or services what-so-ever.

It is entirely advert free. I want to restrict my device from accessing gambling operators. Can the Parental Controls do that? One of the options when setting up a Parental Control is whether or not to include our list of gambling operator sites.

While we cannot guarantee this is absolutely exhaustive, it represents a very high proportion of the gambling operators in business today and is updated on a weekly basis.

Who founded BetBlocker and why? Sadly a number of malicious actors within the gambling sector have falsely claimed that they established, or are in some way associated with, BetBlocker.

BetBlocker was founded by Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR service ThePOGG in If you see anyone else claiming to have founded BetBlocker, the claims are false.

This service manages complaints between players and online gambling operators on behalf of a number of regulatory agencies. BetBlocker was set-up as a way of helping those players that came to the service with a responsible gambling based complaint, specifically because the ADR was uncomfortable channelling those with gambling addiction issues to fee based blocking services.

In , after seeing rapid growth in demand for the BetBlocker tool, it was concluded that it was not financially sustainable to continue to run BetBlocker as an add on to the ADR service. At this point BetBlocker was broken off from the business and established as a charity in its own right.

Since this point, BetBlocker has received its funding from donations from an array of businesses in the gambling industry. This move has allowed for significant additional funding to be available to the project, improving both the function of the app itself and the user support available to assist those that need it.

Whilst BetBlocker may now be its own legal entity, the people making the decisions are still the same people that established the service. The Board of Trustees is made up of various team members from the ADR service. There are a number of employees working for BetBlocker now but but no person employed by the ADR service draws any income from BetBlocker.

As such the Board of Trustees who manage the service is made up of individuals giving their time freely to the project. If you need to contact the Board of Trustees you can reach Duncan Garvie at [email protected].

Support requests to this email address will not receive a response. Once you have activated a Gambling Self-Restriction the only way to end it is to wait until your chosen Gambling Self-Restriction period has concluded.

For ethical reasons and the protection of problem gamblers our support team will not under any circumstances assist a user to disable an active Gambling Self-Restriction. I want to stop my child from accessing sites that provide information about or advertise gambling.

Can BetBlocker do this? To a limited degree yes. There are literally hundreds of thousands of websites providing information about gambling online today. It is impractical to generate or maintain a comprehensive list of all of these sites. This strategy is very intrusive and can result in a lot of high quality educational resources being inaccessible.

As such we have looked to find a middle ground. We are not using a keyword blocker but have put together a list of several hundred of the gambling information and promotion sites that occur most frequently on the first page of Google English language for some of the highest volume search terms.

Obviously this list is not exhaustive but we feel it will give parents a good start in preventing their children from accessing age inappropriate material. How many times can I install BetBlocker?

You can install BetBlocker as many times, on as many devices and on as many different platforms as you like. There are no limits what-so-ever. How long can I Self-Restriction for? BetBlocker offers a couple of different types restriction: a block restriction or our calendared restriction.

Our block restriction is a simple premise: You select a period of time that you would like to block for and activate your restriction. The block is continuous for that length of time.

You can select between the following lengths of time: 1 day 2 days 3 days 5 days 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 5 years Our calendared block allows you to schedule when you would like the restriction to switch on and off.

This is useful for people who feel that gambling is problematic for them at specific times. It may be that you feel that you are prone to gambling too much at the weekends. Perhaps you would benefit from a restriction immediately after you have been paid.

Maybe holidays can result in problematic levels of gambling for you.