How not to get to casino sites through search engines

1. Enable SafeSearch and prohibited topics

Google:
  • 1. Open google. com → Settings → Search Options.
  • 2. In the "Safe Search" section, enable "Filter unwanted content."
  • Yandex:
    • 1. yandex. en → "Settings" → "Search Settings."
    • 2. Switch "Safe Search" to "Enabled."

    * Effect: blocking explicit casino sites from being issued.

    2. Browser extensions

    1. Block Site (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

    Install the extension → add masks in the list of prohibited sites:
    • ```
    • casino*
    • rates *
    • slots*
    • ```
    • 2. uBlacklist

    Configure custom filters for gambling statement domains.
    3. Personal Blocklist (Chrome)

    Google-official plugin for blocking unwanted domains.

    * Effect: links to banned sites are automatically hidden from search results.

    3. Editing a hosts file

    1. Windows:
    • Open '% SystemRoot %\system32\drivers\etc\hosts' as an administrator.
    • Add lines:
      • ```
      • 127. 0. 0. 1 casino-example. com
      • 127. 0. 0. 1 slots-bet. net
      • ```
      • 2. macOS/Linux:
        • ```bash
        • sudo nano /etc/hosts
        • add the same lines
        • ```

        * Effect: Any attempts to access these domains (including search links) will be redirected to your computer.

        4. DNS-level filtering

        1. AdGuard DNS:


        Set DNS servers in the network settings:
        • ```
        • 94. 140. 14. 15
        • 94. 140. 15. 16
        • ```
        • 2. NextDNS:
          • Log in → select the "Gambling" category → turn on the unit.

          * Effect: blocking requests to known gaming sites before downloading them.

          5. Alternative search engines and priorities

          DuckDuckGo: less personalization, but add your own block to '! bangs'.
          StartPage/MetaGer: material filtering settings.
          Local copies: Save & Search - export results and filter manually.

          * Effect: minimize algorithmic nudges to excitement.

          6. Regular audit and support

          1. Weekly check:
          • Enter the keys "casino," "bets" in the search and make sure that the lock works.
          • 2. Control Partner:
            • The trustee checks your settings and filters once a month.
            • 3. Retry Log:
              • Fix if any site has broken through - update the blocks.

              7. Substitute actions

              Reading news and articles: set up RSS feeds by interest (sports, science).
              Learn courses and videos: Switch focus from gambling requests to educational content.

              A comprehensive combination of SafeSearch, extensions, local hosts edits and DNS filtering will reliably protect you from accidentally entering casino sites through search engines and reduce the number of visual triggers.