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:
3. Browser extensions and filters
uBlock Origin, AdGuard, AdBlock Plus
Connect filter lists:
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:
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.
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.
