Setup guides
Short, plain-language walkthroughs for blocking gambling and locking yourself out. Each one was checked against official help pages on October 16, 2026.
Blockers
How to set up Gamban
Step-by-step Gamban setup for iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac, from Gamban's own help pages. Blocks gambling apps and sites on every device.
How to set up BetBlocker
How to install BetBlocker, the free and anonymous gambling blocker, on iPhone and Android, with tips for testing it before you lock it in.
Lock yourself out of sportsbooks
How to self-exclude from DraftKings
How to self-exclude from DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy: where the button is, how long it lasts, and what happens to your balance.
How to self-exclude from FanDuel
How to self-exclude from FanDuel Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy for 1, 3, or 5 years, and what changes once you do.
How to self-exclude from BetMGM
How to take a BetMGM Time Out or set a Service Closure on Sports, Casino, or Poker, and how it carries across states.
How to self-exclude from Caesars Sportsbook
How to self-exclude from Caesars Sportsbook for 12 months or more, using a sportsbook visit or the notarized form, plus cool-off options.
Phones and money
How to block gambling on iPhone (Screen Time)
Use iPhone Screen Time to block betting websites, stop new gambling app downloads, and lock it with a passcode someone else holds.
How to block gambling on Android
How to block gambling on an Android phone: a blocker app, Google Play content restrictions, and Digital Wellbeing, with a PIN someone else holds.
How to block gambling transactions at your bank
How to block gambling payments on your debit and credit cards: bank app gambling blocks, merchant category controls, and what to ask your bank.