AskGamblers Teams Up with Charity BetBlocker to Close the Self-Exclusion Gap

BELGRADE, Serbia, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Self-exclusion is one of the most effective responsible gambling tools available to players. However, doing so on an individual provider basis can be time consuming and leaves the option to gamble at other providers. 

Now, AskGamblers and BetBlocker have teamed up to close that gap by making it easier for players to self-exclude from over 1.3 million sites at once. 

Helping to Keep Players Safe

We verify the responsible gambling tools available at every provider we list, and are dedicated to holding them to a high standard.

When an operator doesn't meet these standards, AskGamblers holds them accountable through our complaints service. Since 2009 we've processed around 39,4000 complaints and helped return $92.9 million to players. 

"Our players' safety is essential to us at AskGamblers. It's why we run our complaints service, which has helped to return millions to players, and why we're always looking for opportunities to promote responsible gambling. Our new partnership with BetBlocker does just that by making self-exclusion simpler and more accessible." — Dijana Radunović, Managing Director of AskGamblers

 What Is BetBlocker?

In an effort to continually improve user safety, AskGamblers has partnered with the charity-run app, BetBlocker, to close the self-exclusion gap. The free app helps players to block over 1.3 million sites and 3,100 gambling apps at once. Users can even self-exclude from unlicensed operators who may not offer a self-exclusion option themselves. 

BetBlocker is used by over 134,000 users (as of October 2026), who don't have to register an account or share their name to use the software. It also doesn't allow users to lift a block early, so they have the full period away from gambling they need. 

By partnering with BetBlocker, AskGamblers aims to raise awareness of the effective responsible gambling tool and get more players the help they need. 

"It's important that anyone who is struggling with gambling and wants to take a break can find free and anonymous support. BetBlocker helps people put a barrier in place by blocking access to gambling sites and apps, including those outside national self exclusion schemes. By collaborating with AskGamblers, we can reach people find BetBlocker when they are looking for a way to take a break."
— Pedro Romero, BetBlocker Global

How To Put Barriers in Place

For those who are struggling to manage their gambling behaviour, putting blocks in place to prevent spending time or money at providers is a valuable tool. 

Here's your step-by-step guide to putting betting barriers in place: 

• Block card payments to gambling providers: The majority of financial institutions, like banks, allow users to block payments to specific providers. Often this can be done through apps or online, but contact your bank if you're unsure.          
• Set blockers across all your devices: You can self-exclude from individual providers through their responsible gambling page, where you'll be able to set how long you'd like to exclude for. Using software like BetBlocker or Gamban, you can block access to multiple gambling sites and apps. Ensure the software is in place across all of your devices.           
• Stop ads: Some platforms, including Google, let you limit gambling ads through your ad settings, or a general ad blocker can prevent the rest.         
• Prevent emails and promotions: Ensure you are unsubscribed from the email or contact list of gambling providers. If you keep being sent emails, texts or promotions regardless, block the provider's email or number. 

Contact AskGamblers

If you find yourself still being barraged with promotional emails, or you've set up self-exclusion but find yourself still able to gamble at a provider, contact AskGamblers. 

Here you can find our Support Center with options to contact us through live chat, email or Twitter. Outside of live chat hours, you can also create a ticket and our team will respond to you within 24 hours. 

Alternatively, you can also submit a complaint about a provider through the responsible gambling option on this page. We hold providers accountable, and will do our best to help you with your situation. 

Get help by country: https://www.askgamblers.com/responsible-gambling

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