How to clean your browser from casino ads
1. Install ad blockers
1. AdGuard / uBlock Origin
Chrome / Edge / Firefox:
2. Additional filters
Go to the My Filters → extension settings → insert the list:
2. Edit hosts file (local lock)
1. Windows (Administrator):
1. AdGuard / uBlock Origin
Chrome / Edge / Firefox:
- 1. Open the extension store.
- 2. Find "uBlock Origin" or "AdGuard."
- 3. Click "Install" and give all the requested permissions.
- Setting: in the filter list, activate "EasyList" and "Peter Lowe's Ad server list," add a custom filter for casino domains.
2. Additional filters
Go to the My Filters → extension settings → insert the list:
- ```
| casinoads. example^ | |
|---|---|
| gonzo-casino. com^ | |
| *.bettingplatform.*^ | |
| ``` | |
| Replace with the real domains you see in your ads. |
2. Edit hosts file (local lock)
1. Windows (Administrator):
- Open Notepad as Run as Administrator.
- File → Open → '% SystemRoot %\system32\drivers\etc\hosts'. At the end of the file, add the lines:
- ```
- 127. 0. 0. 1 casino-promotions. example
- 127. 0. 0. 1 ads. betplatform. com
- 127. 0. 0. 1 tracker. gamblingads. net
- ```
- Save and close.
- ```bash
- sudo nano /etc/hosts
- ```
- Add the same lines, save ('Ctrl + O', 'Enter', 'Ctrl + X').
- ```
- 94. 140. 14. 15
- 94. 140. 15. 16
- ```
- This pair automatically blocks trackers and gambling ads.
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Ads → enable Intrusive Blocking.
- Do Not Track → Settings → Enable the DNT request.
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking Protection → select Hard.
- Under Permissions, disable pop-ups and automatic redirects.
- Settings → Privacy and Security → "Clear browsing data" → select "Cookies and other site data" + "Cached images and files" → "Clear data."
- Settings → Privacy and security → "Cookies and site data" → "Delete data."
- Check the list of installed extensions once a month and update ad filters. 2. Monitoring new domains:
- If a new ad appears in the feed, right- → "View Item →" find the ad server address and add it to hosts or custom filters. 3. Reboot and Verify:
- After the settings, restart the browser and check the pages with the previous advertisement - they should be clean.
2. macOS / Linux:
In the terminal:
3. Configuring DNS Filtering
1. AdGuard DNS
Go to network settings (Windows: "Network Settings"; macOS: "Network"; router).
Install DNS servers:
2. NextDNS / Pi-hole
Register for NextDNS, activate a profile with pre-settings for ad blocking.
Or set up your own Pi-hole and add casino ad domains to the blacklist.
4. Built-in browser tools
1. Chrome / Edge:
2. Firefox:
5. Clear cache, cookie, and local data
1. Chrome / Edge:
2. Firefox:
6. Regular audit and cleanliness support
1. Periodic review of enhancements:
Using a combination of blocker extensions, local hosts edits, DNS filtering and built-in tools, you will completely disable casino ads in your browser and protect yourself from temptations. Regular audits and list updates ensure long-term results.
