BetBlocker for US players

BetBlocker: the short answer for US players

BetBlocker is software you install to stop your devices from reaching gambling websites. Like other blockers, it's meant to put a pause between an urge and a deposit, which is often all it takes for the urge to fade.

We couldn't confirm BetBlocker's current price, the devices it supports or its full feature list from its own website when this page was checked on October 28, 2026. Rather than repeat claims we can't verify, this page gives you the questions to answer on BetBlocker's official site before you rely on it.

This guide is part of our responsible gambling hub. For a comparison of blockers in general, see our page on gambling blocking software.

What can and can't be confirmed about BetBlocker

Accuracy matters most on a help page. Here's a clear split between what's known and what you should check yourself.

If a detail matters to your decision, such as whether the block can be undone quickly, confirm it with BetBlocker directly before you install.

How a blocker like BetBlocker is meant to work

Gambling blockers generally work from a list of gambling websites. When a device with the blocker tries to open an address on the list, the request is stopped and the page doesn't load.

Three things decide how well any blocker protects you. First, how often the list is updated, since new casino addresses appear regularly. Second, whether it's installed on every device you might use. Third, how hard it is to switch off in a weak moment. Those are the same tests to apply to BetBlocker.

Our longer gambling blocking software guide explains the technical side, and the quick answer on how to block gambling sites covers the other barriers you can add.

Questions to check on BetBlocker's official site

Spend five minutes on these before installing. Each answer changes how you should set up your protection.

If BetBlocker doesn't cover one of your devices, a second tool may fill the gap. Gamban publishes US pricing and a feature list you can compare against.

Installing BetBlocker safely, step by step

Follow BetBlocker's own instructions for the exact screens. This is the safe overall order.

1. Type BetBlocker's official web address yourself or search your device's official app store. Don't use download links from ads, emails or messages.
2. Read the price and device support before you start, using the checklist above.
3. Install it first on the device you gamble on most, and accept only the permissions it explains.
4. Choose the longest block period you can commit to, if it offers a choice.
5. Repeat on every other phone, tablet and computer you use, including older devices on your Wi-Fi.
6. Test the block by trying to open a gambling site you used to visit.
7. Delete casino apps and bookmarks, and remove saved cards from casino accounts.
8. Ask each casino you've used to close or self-exclude your account, and keep the confirmation in writing.

BetBlocker vs Gamban

The two tools solve the same problem. The difference, for this page, is how much can be confirmed from each one's own published information.

Gamban's figures come from its published pricing page (opens in a new tab). Some people use one blocker on phones and another on computers if coverage differs. What matters is that every device is protected by something.

BetBlocker and offshore casino sites

Most online casinos marketed to US players are offshore, and no US state licenses or regulates them. They aren't covered by state self-exclusion lists, so a device blocker is one of the few barriers that reaches them.

Offshore brands often run mirror sites on alternative addresses, and crypto deposits sidestep card blocks. Both are reasons to layer BetBlocker with self-exclusion at the casino itself. Our guide to self-exclusion at offshore casinos covers how to ask, pages such as Royal Ace responsible gambling tools and Slot Madness responsible gambling tools set out what individual casinos publish, and crypto and problem gambling explains the payment side.

Local help to pair with BetBlocker

A blocker works on devices; a counselor or peer group works on the reasons behind the urge. Many states fund free helplines alongside the national one.

For every state, see our state problem gambling programs directory. If you also gamble at state-licensed venues or apps, state self-exclusion lists close those doors too.

If a gambling site gets past BetBlocker

No blocklist is complete, so finding a gap isn't a failure on your part. What you do next is what counts.

• Close the page and step away from the device for a few minutes.
• Report the address to BetBlocker's support, if it offers a way to do so.
• Self-exclude from that casino directly, and keep the written confirmation.
• Tell your support person, so the gap isn't a secret.
• If the urge is strong, call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).

If you're finding ways around blocks often, it may be time for more support. Our self assessment and signs of a gambling problem pages can help you decide, and treatment options explains what help looks like.

Common mistakes when relying on BetBlocker

Most gaps in a blocker setup come from how it's used rather than from the software. These are the mistakes worth avoiding with BetBlocker or any similar tool.

• Protecting one device only. A blocked phone does nothing if a laptop, tablet or work computer is still open. List every device before you start.
• Picking the shortest block. If you can choose a period, a short one ends just when cravings return. Choose the longest period you can commit to.
• Keeping casino accounts open. A blocker stops the website, but an open account with a saved card is still waiting. Close it or self-exclude in writing.
• Treating a gap as permission. If a new casino address loads, that's a reason to report it and tighten your setup, not a sign the block has ended.
• Keeping it secret. Telling one trusted person makes it harder to undo the block quietly and easier to ask for help.
• Ignoring the money side. Crypto wallets and prepaid vouchers sit outside the blocker, so limit how much you can move.

Our guides to cool-off periods and deposit limits cover the next layers, and gambling and money explains practical ways to put distance between you and your funds.

Free national help alongside BetBlocker

The National Problem Gambling Helpline (opens in a new tab) is run by the National Council on Problem Gambling. It's free, confidential and open 24/7 by call or text at 1-800-MY-RESET, and through online chat (opens in a new tab). Gamblers Anonymous meetings and the GamTalk forum offer peer support.

NCPG states its helpline isn't a crisis line. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in danger.

21+ (18+ where allowed). Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: responsible gambling tools and free help. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).