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How to block gambling websites on Chrome
Free, takes a minute · Updated
If you want gambling sites out of reach, the hard part is the urge, which arrives fast and fades slowly. A blocker puts a wall between the urge and the site, so there's time for it to pass.
Bonk has a ready-made Gambling list. It's free, it needs no account, and your list never leaves your browser.
Block gambling websites in three clicks
- Add Bonk to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store.
- Click the Bonk icon in Chrome's toolbar. If you can't see it, click the puzzle piece icon and pin Bonk.
- Open Categories and YouTube and tap the Gambling tile.
Thousands of casino, betting and poker sites are blocked now, and opening one shows Bonk's blocked page. Tapping the tile again turns the list off.
Catch new sites with keywords
Gambling sites change their addresses constantly, so a list can't keep up on its own. Keyword blocking covers the gap. Open More blocking options under Categories and YouTube, find Keyword blocking, type a keyword and click Block, then switch it on. Words like casino, poker, slots and sportsbook are good starting points.
Keywords match anywhere in a web address, even inside longer words, so choose carefully. A short word like bet would also block addresses with "alphabet" or "better" in them. Free Bonk allows ten keywords.
Block in incognito windows too
Chrome switches extensions off in incognito windows unless you allow them. Open Bonk's Settings tab, find Incognito windows, and click Turn on in Chrome, then switch on Allow in Incognito on the page Chrome opens.
Make it hard to undo
The moment you want to remove a block is the moment it matters most. Switch on the turn-off challenge in Bonk's Settings tab, and switching Bonk off means typing a whole sentence first, with no pasting. For high-risk times, like payday or a big match, start hard mode, which locks your list until its timer ends. Free Bonk covers hard mode up to an hour at a time. Both are covered in how to block a website so you can't unblock it.
A blocker is one part of the answer
Bonk blocks sites in Chrome on the computer where it's installed. It doesn't cover your phone, other browsers or gambling in person, so block those routes too. Many betting sites and banks also offer limits and self-exclusion.
If gambling is causing you harm, talking to someone helps. In the US, the National Council on Problem Gambling has a helpline and chat. In the UK, GamCare offers free support, and GamStop is a free national self-exclusion service.
Questions
Is the Gambling list free?
Yes. The list, keyword blocking and the turn-off challenge are free, with no account. Bonk Pro adds extras like longer hard mode sessions.
Does it block betting apps on my phone?
No. Bonk is a Chrome extension, so it blocks sites in Chrome on the computer where it's installed.
Will it block every gambling site?
No list can, because new sites keep appearing. The Gambling list covers thousands, and keyword blocking catches many addresses it doesn't.
Can I turn it off if I change my mind?
Yes, unless hard mode is running. That's why the turn-off challenge and hard mode exist: they add friction in the moment when you'd otherwise remove the block.
Does Bonk share what I block?
No. Your lists and attempts stay in your browser. The privacy policy lists everything Bonk sends.