BetBlocker: Gambling Exclusion

Take control of your gambling habits with BetBlocker: Gambling Exclusion, a self-restriction tool designed for anyone committed to breaking free from problem gambling. This app empowers users to block access to gambling websites and apps through a combination of local VPN filtering and accessibility monitoring, all processed entirely on your device with zero data sent to external servers.

Understanding your commitment matters. BetBlocker operates in two distinct modes to support your journey. Start with Parental Control mode—a reversible testing environment where you can verify the app works as intended before taking the decisive step. Once you're ready, activate Gambling Self-Restriction to lock in your chosen exclusion period. This mode is intentionally rigid: the app cannot be removed until your selected timeframe ends. This design reflects a core principle: protecting vulnerable individuals from impulsive decisions during moments of weakness.

The app uses Android's VPN service to intercept and block gambling websites locally on your device. Simultaneously, the accessibility monitoring feature detects when blocked apps or gambling-related content attempt to launch, immediately preventing access. You control exactly when this stronger monitoring activates—it's never forced, only enabled when you explicitly choose it. All filtering happens privately on your phone; no personal data is collected or transmitted anywhere.

Support is built into your journey. If you discover a gambling website that hasn't been blocked, use the in-app reporting feature to flag it. Our volunteer team reviews submissions and typically adds sites to the restricted list within 24 hours. However, updates require a device restart to take effect. Should you encounter technical problems, reach out to our support team at [email protected]—they respond within 48 hours and will work to fix issues, though they cannot disarm the app while investigating.

It's important to understand the boundaries of support. Once you've activated Gambling Self-Restriction, the team will not remove the block before your exclusion period ends, even if requested. This isn't punishment—it's protection. The app operates on the principle that you've made a deliberate choice to remove the option of choosing otherwise. BetBlocker is staffed by volunteers at a charity dedicated to helping people escape gambling addiction, and this policy prioritizes safeguarding those facing genuine vulnerability to relapse.

BetBlocker: Gambling Exclusion is your commitment tool—straightforward, uncompromising, and firmly on your side.