How to block gambling on Android

Last checked October 16, 2026 against official help pages. Apps change, so if a button has moved, the official page wins.

Android doesn't have one built-in gambling switch, so the best setup is a blocker app plus a couple of Google's own settings. Together they make it a lot harder to slip back in on a bad night.

1. Step 1: Install a blocker

   Set up BetBlocker (free) or Gamban. See our BetBlocker and Gamban guides for each step.

2. Step 2: Delete betting apps

   Uninstall every sportsbook and casino app. Google's content restrictions don't remove apps you already have.

3. Step 3: Lock down Google Play

   Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, then Settings, Family, Content restrictions. Set a PIN and choose an app rating. Google's help page has details.

4. Step 4: Have someone else hold the PIN

   Ask a person you trust to create the PIN so you don't know it.

5. Step 5: Add app timers if they help

   In Settings, Digital Wellbeing, App timers, you can limit your browser or other apps that pull you in. See Digital Wellbeing help.