Compare the barriers
| Control | Where it acts | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Device blocker | Access to listed sites from a configured device. | Device, browser and network coverage; who can change it; when protection expires. |
| Self-exclusion | Participation with an operator or a covered group of operators. | Participating operators, jurisdiction, duration and the scheme’s own rules. |
| Bank controls | Eligible gambling payments through an account or card. | Which transactions and payment methods your bank can restrict. |
| Advertising preferences | Ads on the platform offering the setting. | Signed-in account, supported topics and the platform’s exceptions. |
What self-exclusion means
Self-exclusion is a request to be prevented from gambling with covered operators for a period. Individual operators and multi-operator schemes can have different rules and geographic coverage. Installing WagerLock does not register you in any self-exclusion scheme.
For UK-specific information, the Gambling Commission explains self-exclusion. If you live elsewhere, check the relevant regulator or operator’s official process; do not assume a scheme from another jurisdiction covers your accounts.
Where WagerLock fits
WagerLock is a Windows x64 website blocker. It filters listed gambling domains through Windows DNS and supported-browser policies. You choose a duration and need current trial or paid access. Optional sponsor emails add accountability for protection-change attempts.
The same subscription can cover one Windows PC and one Android device. Android is currently a private preview APK; install and sign in separately. Protection on Windows does not automatically protect other devices. Browser VPN routes, unsupported apps, unlisted sites and administrator changes can also leave gaps. Canceling subscription renewal keeps current access until its paid or trial boundary; the block ends when that access or the chosen duration ends, whichever comes first.
Use the right control for each route
If you want to close access through a gambling account, investigate that operator’s exclusion process. If you want to restrict payments, ask your bank what its controls cover. If gambling ads keep appearing, review platform advertising preferences. These are separate actions; no WagerLock switch activates all of them.
The Gambling Commission describes blocking software and other available controls in its guidance for players. WagerLock is software, not treatment or a promise of recovery.