How to lock a casino on a device (via parental control/blockers)
Below are step-by-step instructions without further ado. You can protect yourself from temptation by closing access to gaming sites and applications on all major platforms.
1. Operating system-level locking
Windows (10/11)
1. Using Microsoft Family Control.
Create a child account and add it to your family group.
In the "Content" section of the "Web Filters" →, blacklist casino domains (for example, '* .casino', '* .bet').
2. Editing hosts file.
Open C :\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts as an administrator.
Add lines:
127. 0. 0. 1 casino. com
127. 0. 0. 1 www.casino. com
Save and restart the browser.
macOS
1. Parental Controls →
Create a restricted account.
In the "Web" tab → "Restrict access to sites" → "Set up a list" - add casino domains.
2. Editing hosts.
In the Terminal:bash
sudo nano /etc/hosts
Add the same lines as for Windows, save (Ctrl + O), exit (Ctrl + X), then:
bash
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
2. Blocking via router (router)
1. Web interface of the router.
Enter the admin panel (usually '192. 168. 0. 1 'or' 192. 168. 1. 1`).
Locate the Parental Control or Access Restrictions section.
Set the rule: block access to the list of domains ('casino. com`, `*.bet`).
2. Using DNS filter.
Switch to the free OpenDNS FamilyShield service:
Primary DNS: 208. 67. 222. 123
Secondary DNS: 208. 67. 220. 123
This service automatically blocks casinos, adult sites and malicious resources.
3. Browser-level blockers
1. Extensions for Chrome/Firefox:- BlockSite - Add a list of prohibited URLs and keywords.
- StayFocusd (Chrome) - Limit time to domain or block completely.
casino. com, betcasino. ru, 1xbet. com, fonbet. com
Save and enable hard mode (cannot be deleted).
4. Mobile devices
iOS (iPhone, iPad)
1. Screen Time.
Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy.
"Content Restrictions →" "Web Content →" "Only Allowed Sites" and make your list safe, or "Do Not Allow Sites" and add casino domains.
2. Third-party blockers.
Zero Will Power, Freedom: Install VPN profile for filtering.
During installation, allow VPN configuration in Settings → VPN.
Android
1. Google Family Link.
Create a child profile, select "Manage sites" and block gambling domains.
2. Blocker Applications:- Block Site, AppBlock: both applications and websites are blocked.
- Configure the "Black List" URLs and APK-identifiers of game applications.
5. DNS filters and specialized services
1. NextDNS
You → enable blocking → register → set up your Gambling profile.
Connect your router or device using the provided DNS addresses.
2. CleanBrowsing
Free "Family Filter":
185. 228. 168. 168
185. 228. 169. 168
Blocks excitement, pornography and malicious sites.
6. Comprehensive approach and maintaining efficiency
1. Regular blacklist updates.
Periodically view browser/router reports for new domains.
2. Activity monitoring.
Reports in Microsoft Family or Google Family Link will help you see access attempts.
3. Psychological support.
Inform the trustee about attempts to remove the lock - an extra barrier.
Bottom line: combine several levels of protection - system restrictions, router filters, DNS services and browser extensions. Only an integrated approach will reliably close access to the casino and help avoid temptation.