BetBlocker: Gambling Exclusion

BetBlocker

About this app

Support can be reached at [e-mail]. Responses will be provided within 48 hours.

VPN usage: This app uses Android’s VpnService API to create a local VPN on the device. The VPN connection is used solely to block access to gambling websites for users who wish to restrict their exposure to gambling content. All filtering is performed locally on the device, no data is sent to external servers. This feature is essential to the app’s core purpose of supporting individuals dealing with gambling addiction.

Accessibility API usage: This app uses Android’s AccessibilityService API to support users in self-excluding from gambling by monitoring foreground apps and restricting access to apps or content that may encourage gambling. This allows BetBlocker to detect when blocked apps or websites are launched and immediately intervene to prevent access. This service is used only when explicitly enabled by the user and does not collect or transmit any personal or sensitive data. Use of this service is essential for users who have chosen to enable more robust blocking tools, especially those at high risk of relapse.

All users should be aware that once activated the app CANNOT be removed until your exclusion period has been concluded. For testing purposes we would recommend that all users trial BetBlocker in 'Parental Control' mode where it can be disarmed via your chosen password to ensure it does what you need it to do before you activate a 'Gambling Self-Restriction' that locks the device for the selected duration.

If you experience a technical issue please contact support either through the app, via the contact us form on our site or by emailing [e-mail]. Remember to include your email address or we will not be able to respond to you.

Users should be aware that our support service will NOT help you remove the app. If there is a technical issue we will look to provide a fix for this issue. We will NOT remove the block while our Development Team works on the issue.

If you find a url that has not been restricted that should be restricted please use the in-app 'Suggest a website to block' feature or contact us on [e-mail]. When we add a site to the restricted list it will take 24 hours to reflect at the user's end and you will need to restart your device.

Please keep in mind when contacting support that BetBlocker is a charity staffed by volunteers.

Users should also be aware that we will not disarm the app because "someone else installed this on my device" or because you tell us you are "selling my device". We have no reliable method of proving either of these claims and we have to prioritise minimising the risk of exposing a potentially vulnerable individual to gambling again.

While we understand it can be frustrating waiting for a technical issue to be resolved or where we refuse to disarm the app at your request, many of our users have significant addictive tendencies connected with gambling. Where you activate a Gambling Self-Restriction you are making a statement that you do not want to be allowed the choice to remove this restriction before the selected restriction period has concluded. You agree to this in our terms of service.

We will only ever disarm the app as a last possible resort, where we have fully researched your issue and concluded that we will not be able to offer a fix.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission. Activating this admin app will allow BetBlocker to perform the following operations:
1. Activate this device admin app
2. Cancel
3. Uninstall app

Ratings and reviews

worked great for a while. Then it started blocking non gambling sites. Then it started blocking basic Google searches. Had to delete to be even use my phone internet. The help center is arrogant, I tried to work with them to explain that it was doing it to a couple common sites, they insisted it couldn't be. Weird, the second I went through and got rid of it, my phone immediately had access to those sites again. Noble mission, but in the end, the execution is way off and they refuse to listen.

It doesn't work. After install I checked Chum.. and Luckyla.. websites to find they weren't blocked at all. it bothers me because I gave the app administrative privileges, which I believe means the app would know my user names and passwords since I logged into both of them while it was active. It was relatively easy to uninstall after removing its ability to run in background, restricting battery use, and turning off accessibility setting. what a waste of time! I was serious, too. wow

I had a huge gambling problem. I had some control in the beginning of session but after more and more losses, anger would build up and then I wouldn't play to enjoy I would play to recover my lost money, but you won't recover it... EVER. This app is very easy to use and I highly recommend for every one of you who struggles with gambling, give this app a try, it won't disappoint you!