How to block betting apps and gambling platforms
Blocking one betting site does little — there are thousands more. Block the layer they all share.
Updated July 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Short answer
- Blocking platforms one by one loses: new casino and sportsbook sites appear constantly under new domains.
- Block at the domain level with a maintained blocklist so unknown platforms are covered too.
- Delete the apps and lock installs behind a passcode you don't hold.
- Close or self-exclude the accounts you already have so a working platform still can't take your money.
Three layers: the platform, the app, the account
Every bet needs all three: a platform that loads, an app or browser to place it in, and an account with money attached. Blocking one layer helps; blocking all three is what actually stops the next bet.
Most people only try the middle layer — deleting the app — and then reinstall it fifteen minutes later. Start with the platform layer instead, because it's the one you can't easily reverse in a craving.
Block the platforms, not just the ones you use
Manually blocking bet365 or a slots site you have an account with feels productive, but you'll find another platform in one search. Gambling operators launch new domains and mirrors constantly, so any hand-written list is out of date within weeks.
A maintained blocklist solves this. BetClear blocks 348,000+ gambling domains — sportsbooks, casinos, slots, crash games, and the affiliate sites that funnel you to them — and adds new ones centrally, so a platform you've never heard of is already blocked.
- Covers platforms you haven't discovered yet, not just your current ones.
- Works inside apps, because apps load blocked domains too.
- Updates without you maintaining anything.
Remove the apps and stop the reinstall
- Delete every betting app, then also delete odds, tipster, and casino 'social' apps that lead back to them.
- Turn off all notifications from anything gambling-adjacent, including email promotions.
- Lock App Store or Play Store installs behind a passcode someone else holds.
- Remove saved cards and payment methods from browsers and wallets.
Close the accounts, not just the access
A blocked platform with an open, funded account is still a risk on any device you haven't covered. Ask each operator to permanently close your account, and use self-exclusion where a national scheme exists so licensed platforms have to refuse you.
Combine that with a bank gambling block. Even if a platform loads somewhere, a deposit that can't clear is a bet that doesn't happen.
Block every gambling platform at once
BetClear blocks 348,000+ gambling domains — sportsbooks, casinos, and slots — across your iPhone, and keeps the list updated for you.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I block betting apps so they stop working?
- Block the domains they connect to at the DNS level, then delete the apps. Most betting apps fail to load odds, balances, or bet slips once their domains are blocked, even if the app is still installed.
- Is it enough to block the gambling sites I use?
- No. New casino and sportsbook platforms appear constantly, and one search finds a replacement. A maintained blocklist that covers hundreds of thousands of gambling domains is what stops the substitution.
- Should I close my betting accounts too?
- Yes. Blocking access stops the everyday habit; closing accounts and self-excluding removes the money path and forces licensed operators to turn you away. Doing both is much stronger than either alone.
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BetClear is a gambling website blocker, not a medical service. If you need clinical or crisis support, contact a qualified professional or a responsible-gambling helpline.