How to avoid the temptation of advertising mailings

1. Inventory and unsubscribe

1. List of all mailings:
  • Enter the keywords "casino," "bets," "gambling," "bonus" in the mail search.
  • Collect all found letters in a separate folder or label.

2. Mass unsubscribe:
  • Open the first email → click the Unsubscribe link.
  • Repeat for all senders. If not, go to step 3.

3. Spam complaint:
  • In your email client, select This is Spam or Spam Complaint.
  • Repeat until the mailings stop arriving.

2. Set up filters in the mail client

ClientFilter Setup Steps
GmailSettings → Filters and blocked addresses → Create a filter: in the "From" field enter @ * .casino → Action: "Delete" or "Move to Spam"
OutlookRules → Manage Rules and Alerts → New Rule: "Messages received" with "casino" in address → Delete or mark as spam
ThunderbirdTools → Message Filters → New: "If From address contains casino" → Add to Cart or Spam
Apple MailRules → "If any title" contains "casino. com → Move to Recycle Bin

Keyword templates: add not only domains, but also parts of the themes: "spin," "jackpot," "promo."

3. Create a backup mailbox

1. New address for personal contacts:
  • Main box = only for friends and important services.
  • Second box = for subscriptions and any registrations.

2. Regular cleaning of the "subscription" box:
  • Incoming emails = mailings, unsubscribes, spam.
  • Once a week, clean the entire box: remove everything older than a week.

4. Technical blocking of links and images

1. Disable automatic image loading:
  • In the mail settings, turn off "Download pictures automatically."
  • No ads will appear without a preview.

2. Browser plugin (for web mail):
  • AdGuard or uBlock Origin: Add a filter to the URLs of distribution services (Mailchimp, SendGrid).
  • Block all domain space like '* .mailchimp. com`, `*.sendgrid. net`.

5. Alternative sources of information

Subscribe to RSS feeds: instead of mailings, use a news aggregator on secure topics.
Set notifications in the bank's application: get information about transactions and bonuses directly, without promotional mailings.
Use Telegram bots of official clubs: if you want to stay informed, but without spam by mail.

6. Psychological techniques

1. Delayed response:
  • Do not open all new mailings immediately, but check the "read later" mark in 24 hours.
  • During this time, the desire to check the special offer usually passes.

2. "Black list" in the mind:
  • Keep a short diary: when the letter arrived, what emotions caused and how you dealt with them.
  • Analyze triggers and reinforce the belief "I don't need this."

7. Regular audit and support

1. Monthly filter check:
  • Add new domains and keywords as new games and operators become available.
  • 2. Reporting Partner:
    • Share a screenshot of the filter list once a month with a trusted person so that they control the cleanliness of the settings.
    • 3. Punching analysis:
      • If the letter slipped, immediately add it to the filter and mark the reason for the breakdown in the diary.

      A comprehensive approach - from mass unsubscribe and strict rules of the mail client to psychological tricks and third-party technical barriers - will allow you to completely get rid of the temptation of casino mailings and reduce the level of stress when abandoning gambling.