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Gamstop Online names three additional routes beyond blocking online accounts: Gamstop Betting Shops to block yourself from physical betting shops, gambling blocking software installed on your devices, and advice and support from specialist organisations that help people struggling with gambling. These are presented as complements to the online block, not replacements — the site frames Gamstop Online as "just the start."
The three options at a glance
| Option | What it does | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Gamstop Betting Shops | Blocks you from betting shops | People who also gamble in person, not only on apps and websites |
| Gambling blocking software | Installed on your devices to block gambling content | Adding a device-level barrier on top of an account-level block |
| Specialist organisations | Offer advice and support for people struggling with gambling | Anyone who wants help beyond self-exclusion |
How each option fits with a Gamstop Online block
Gamstop Betting Shops
A Gamstop Online registration blocks access to accounts on gambling websites and apps. It does not, by itself, stop you walking into a betting shop. The site points to Gamstop Betting Shops as the separate route for that, so the two together cover both online and in-person gambling.
Gambling blocking software
This is software you install on your own devices. Because it works at the device level rather than the account level, it adds a second layer: even where a gambling site is reachable, the software can block it. The site lists this alongside the other options without naming specific products, so treat the choice of software as something to research separately.
Specialist organisations
The site directs people to organisations that support those struggling with gambling, offering advice and support. This is the option to consider if the goal is not only to block access but to get help with the underlying behaviour — for yourself or for someone you're worried about.
A practical example
Suppose you've registered with Gamstop Online and your online accounts are blocked, but you still pass a betting shop on your commute and you keep reaching for your phone out of habit. In that situation the site's own framing suggests combining options: Gamstop Betting Shops for the shop, blocking software for the device, and a specialist organisation if you want support as well. Each covers a gap the others leave.
What the site does not tell you
The page does not give prices, installation steps, or a list of named support organisations for these three options — it only points to them as further ways to control your gambling. For specifics, use the "Get more support" route on gamstop.co.uk, and check each provider's own terms before relying on it.
Choosing between them
- Only gamble online? The Gamstop Online block is the core step; blocking software is the natural add-on.
- Also use betting shops? Add Gamstop Betting Shops.
- Want help, not just barriers? Contact a specialist organisation.
- Supporting someone else? The site has a dedicated "Support a loved one who gambles" section, and registering yourself can also stop someone using your details to gamble — as in the site's account of Hannah, who registered after her partner did so he couldn't use her details.