Auxiliary plug-ins for Google Chrome allow you to do a number of extra things directly in the browser without using additional programs. These extensions allow you to check spelling and grammar, take dictation, generate and save passwords, take screenshots of a specific area of your screen and make graphical changes to your screenshot, and a host of other useful options.

As well as simplifying workflows and some mundane tasks, browser extensions can help you combat problems such as gaming addiction. Various extensions can be found in the official Chrome Web Store to block gaming sites. With them, players can avoid unscrupulous casinos and favour only trusted online casinos that do not use GamStop. And if necessary, you can block them all.

There are many useful extensions in the Google Chrome shop. We will present the top 5 that we have tested and are most effective for those trying to avoid gambling sites. The options we offer include plugins with different functions, so that users can choose the one that best suits their needs.

Gambling Blocker

The Gambling Blocker is a great option for getting rid of the compulsive urge to spin slots or bet on sports. This plugin is already targeted and works on the following principle: there is a single database gambling websites of Great Britain, access to which will be blocked if the extension is activated.

If you try to access a gambling site, the Gambling Blocker will block your ability to view the page and interact with any games or bets on the site. This extension works as a system-wide application to block access to gambling sites. But unlike apps, the user does not have to go through a lengthy installation and configuration process. All you have to do is install the extension in your browser and continue surfing the internet. 

CasinoAnalyzer Blocker

This extension provides the option of using an already-built list of banned sites, which also includes a list of porn sites. The user can modify this list as they see fit, adding and removing sites from it.

In order to make adjustments to the list you must enter a secret password. This is set during installation of the extension and only applies when changes are made to the blacklists or when trying to access sites on the list. The process of adding a domain to the list is as simple as possible – just click on the extension icon and select “Block this domain” in the window that opens. 

Simple Blocker

A simple option for blocking unwanted websites can be the Simple Blocker extension. This option is used not only by GamStop users but also by other internet users.

The main benefit is blocking distracting or annoying websites that interfere with your work. The plugin allows you to block an entire website or its individual subdomains. 

In addition to the above function, this plugin allows you to adjust the blocking period for the specified sites. Thus, you can set a sleep timer that will block the site for the time you are working and open access to the specified site after the set time.

Simple Blocker is liked by users for its ease of use and concise feature set.

BlockSite

This extension is one of the most frequently installed extensions among users around the world. BlockSite will allow you to block all ‘mainstream’ sites in the 18+ category with a single click. You can also block individual URLs manually or even selectively block specific words.

Users often choose BlockSite for its ability to sync the Android app with the PC version of the extension.

This simple and feature-rich extension will allow you to work without being distracted by third-party sites and avoid unnecessary spending on gambling sites.

Stop-it

Stop-it is an excellent blocker of unwanted content on the internet. It is used both by casino players to protect themselves from numerous temptations and as a parental control.

It blocks all kinds of adult websites, from casinos and sportsbooks to webcam sites and spyware. Users don’t have to worry about their data. The extension doesn’t share data with third parties and deletes users’ histories every time the browser is closed.

Finally

To summarise all the above information, we can safely say that browser extensions are an extremely important auxiliary resource in the fight against gambling addiction. Each player who intends to give up gambling can choose one of the above plug-ins. This step is sure to contribute to a quicker weaning off of gambling.