I believe that the most effective way to quit gambling is to cut off access to the platform where you gamble. This should be the first step that any gambling addict takes if they are considering quitting. Speaking from personal experience, I have found no other method to be more efficient than this.
There are several ways to block gambling websites and apps. You can block them through your phone settings, download apps that will block these websites or apps, change your gambling account password to something you will never remember, reach out to the gambling company and ask them to ban you from their website, app, or casino, and lastly using old school Electronics.
In the following lines, I will provide you with a simple step-by-step guide on how to block these websites and apps. I will also provide you with a rating based on the level of difficulty in regaining access to these websites or apps.
1. Downloading Software to Help you Block Gambling Websites and Apps
There are many software programs available that can help you block gambling apps and websites. Most of these programs are designed for parents who want to control which apps or websites their children can access. Although many of these programs are paid, I can share with you the one I used that also has a free version.
I used an app called BlockSite, which made blocking websites and apps easy with the ability to set specific times for blocking.
The easier it is to block, the easier it is also to unblock because it will be just in a simple couple of clicks, so if you are someone who is addicted to Gambler, it might just help you to make it a little bit difficult to access your gambling websites or apps because you will have to unblock something or delete the apps to gamble.
Regaining access to gambling websites or apps is rated as a 2-star difficulty, as it is relatively easy to do.
2. Change Your Gambling Account Password to a Password You Will Never Remember
Changing your gambling account password with a password that you will not remember is also a great option. Especially for sports betting, gambling apps or websites are very easy to access, and it is very easy for people to gamble. The more difficult you make it to access for yourselves, the more likely you will reduce your gambling habit.
Regaining access to gambling websites or apps is rated as a 3-star difficulty. For me, this option was great, because to regain access to my account, I had to reach out to the support team of the gambling app via email, which was taking a couple of days.
3. Block Gambling Apps and Websites Via Your Phone Settings
Blocking gambling apps and websites through your phone settings is a great option. This setting gives you ample control to block any websites that you no longer want to access. It is better than many apps that allow you to block gambling websites, and the biggest advantage is that it is completely free of charge.
This is how you can do it on your iPhone:
Regaining access to gambling websites or apps is rated as a 3-star difficulty. The reason is that you can regain access to your gambling websites or apps very easily, just with a couple of clicks, the only advantage is that it is free of charge, and it gives you a little bit more control over what you can access.
4. Ban Yourselves From Gambling Website, App, or Casino
One of the most effective ways to stop gambling is to ban yourself from gambling websites, apps or casinos. By losing access to these platforms, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of relapsing and successfully quit gambling altogether. I personally used this method and have not gambled since.
If you wish to ban yourself from any betting apps, websites, or casinos, simply contact their support team and inform them of your request. They will then guide you through the necessary procedures for self-exclusion.
Regaining access to gambling websites or apps is rated as a 4-star difficulty. It will be difficult to regain access to your gambling account. Even when you try opening another account, you may not be paid if you win by gambling again to those companies since you have been banned from.
This is a reply I got from the support team of the gambling company I have been banned:
4. Using Old School Electronics
Using Old School Electronics can be an amazing way to help you quit your addiction habits. This is an extreme option, you can only take it if you have to. If you are gambling-addicted and have no hope of stopping to gamble. But I think The banning option should be enough for everyone.
Using old smartphones will be a great option, because the old smartphones may not support the apps or websites you gamble with, and even if it does, the interface of those websites or gambling platforms will be obsolete, and not please to gamble with.
For the computer, you can just use the Library computer instead of having your computer. This will make it very difficult for you to gamble again.
Regaining access to gambling websites or apps on an old device is rated as a 4-star difficulty. It will be challenging to regain access to your gambling account from this old electronic device. Even if you do, the interface of those websites or gambling platforms will be outdated, and you are less likely to gamble on this old phone or library computer.
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