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Blocking gambling ads

Introduction

Gambling advertising surrounds us on the Internet, on TV and on social networks. For those who are struggling with gaming addiction or simply want to reduce the impact of triggers, it is important to be able to disable these messages completely or partially. Australia has both legislative and technical mechanisms to do this - consider them without further ado.

1. Legislative framework

Кодекс ACMA «Controlled Gambling Marketing Code»

Regulates the form and content of advertising, but does not completely prohibit it.

Keyword requirement

Advertising should contain information about responsible gambling and links to Gamblers Help.

Complaints to ACMA

If the operator violates the code (advertising on the wrong time or without warning), you can file a complaint through the ACMA website.

2. Refusal to send operators

1. Self-Exclusion via BetStop

When you register in the BetStop registry, you are automatically removed from all marketing bases of licensed operators.

2. Unsubscribe в e-mail и SMS

Each promotional letter has a "Unsubscribe" link; in SMS - "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" response.

3. Support Request

Write a short email or chat request:
💡 "Please remove me from all marketing mailings and SMS notifications."

3. Browser extensions and filters

uBlock Origin, AdGuard, AdBlock Plus

Connect filter lists:
  • EasyList - blocks general advertising;
  • GamblingList (available in AdGuard) - specific rules for gambling sites.
  • Setting up user rules
  • Add domains of known operators (for example, '* .bet365. com`, `*.sportsbet. com. au ') to the black list.

4. Network and DNS layer

1. OpenDNS FamilyShield

Free DNS service that blocks sites in the category of "games and excitement."
  • 2. Pi-hole

Local DNS Blocker - Configure blocking lists for gambling domains and ad networks.

3. Hosts-file

Add to '/etc/hosts' or'C :\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts' entries: 
text
127. 0. 0. 1 bet365. com
127. 0. 0. 1 sportsbet. com. au
and other operators

5. Mobile devices

iOS and Android settings

Install blocker apps (AdGuard for iOS, Blokada for Android).

Parental controls

Turn on the Games and Excitement categories in the Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing settings to block apps and notifications.

6. Television and radio advertising

Black program on air

Set up Skip Ads on modern TVs or receivers.

Complaint to ACMA

If the advertisement is displayed during the "prohibited time" (children's hour), file a complaint about violation of the broadcasting code.

7. Complaints and feedback

ACMA
  • Online Gambling Advertising Complaint Form: [https ://www. acma. gov. au/complaints](https: //www. acma. gov. au/complaints)
  • IAB Australia

Supports digital advertising standards - you can address violations of targeting rules.

Conclusion

To completely get rid of gambling ads, combine several layers of protection: officially unsubscribe through BetStop and operators, install browser and network filters, configure mobile blockers and, if necessary, file complaints with ACMA. This comprehensive approach guarantees the minimum number of triggers in your environment.

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