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BetBlocker is a UK-registered non-profit charity providing free, anonymous gambling blocking software designed to help individuals manage or limit their access to online gambling sites and apps across multiple devices.
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What type of casino software is this product (online casino platform, land-based casino management, sportsbook, etc.)?
Betting and gambling responsible gaming tool and software provider offering blocking and self-exclusion software.
What is the primary purpose and target market of this product?
The primary purpose is to promote responsible gambling by providing free, anonymous tools enabling users to block access to gambling websites and apps, supporting problem gamblers and those wishing to manage their gambling activities.
Which specific gambling verticals does this product serve?
Online gambling, including online casino, sportsbook, and betting platforms. Supports blocking of regulated and unregulated gambling operators.
Is this product designed for B2B or B2C operations?
Operates as a B2C non-profit service offering free software to end-users, funded by charity and partnerships rather than commercial sales.
What makes this product unique in the market?
Completely free and anonymous with no registration needed, blocks gambling sites and apps across multiple devices and platforms, offers scheduled blocking to suit personal gambling management, supports a large database of over 118,000 gambling sites/apps, and flexible block durations from hours to years.
What is the name of the company that developed this product?
BetBlocker
In what year was the company founded?
Founded in 2017.
In which countries is the company registered?
Registered as a charity in the United Kingdom and also registered as a 501(c) non-profit charity in Delaware, USA.
Where is the main office located and are there regional offices?
Primary office located in Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom with expanding presence via BetBlocker US in Delaware, USA.
How many years has this product been on the market?
Operating for approximately 8 years since 2017.
How many employees work on this product's development?
Small team size, generally ranging from 2 to 10 employees.
What languages is this product's interface available in?
Supports more than 20 languages, including English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Does this product support localization for different regions?
Regional support includes extensive language localization for global users, with specific expansions targeting US, UK, and European markets.
What is the company's mission and philosophy?
To help individuals take control of their gambling habits by providing free and accessible tools for responsible gambling and harm reduction, enabling safer engagement with gambling activities.
Is the company publicly traded or privately held?
Private non-profit charity organization.
What awards and certifications has this product received?
No specific awards publicly listed; operates with recognized responsible gaming certifications by virtue of charity registration and partnerships.
Does the company participate in professional gambling industry associations?
Collaborates with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) and other regulatory and industry bodies in responsible gambling.
What are the main milestones in this product's development history?
Key milestones include launch in 2017, expanding to support 90,000+ gambling sites, US expansion in 2025 with formal 501(c) registration, partnership with Colorado Lottery, and continued enhancements in blocking Curacao and Anjouan licensed operators.
Are there plans for IPO or investment attraction for the company?
No plans for IPO as it is a non-profit charity; funding through partnerships and donations.
Does the company offer partner programs for integrators?
Works with various gambling industry bodies and operators for integration but does not offer typical commercial partner programs; focuses on collaborating with regulatory and responsible gambling organizations.
Does the company support responsible gambling initiatives?
Supports responsible gambling by providing free blocking software, anonymous multi-jurisdiction self-exclusion capabilities, scheduling features, and access across devices.
What environmental standards does the company follow?
No publicly stated environmental standards; as a software-based non-profit, environmental impact is minimal and focused mainly on digital footprint reduction.
Does the company offer training and certification programs for users of this product?
No official training or certification programs offered; primarily an end-user tool for self-management.
What is the product development strategy for the next 5 years?
Focus on expanding reach globally, enhancing scheduling features for personalized blocks, increasing coverage of gambling operators, and improving multilingual support.
Are there plans to expand this product to new geographical markets?
Expanding from UK and Europe into the United States and planning further global market support, especially regions with growing regulated online gambling.
Does the company have research and development departments?
Small dedicated team focused on research and development to keep increasing gambling site operator coverage and improving blocking mechanisms.
What technological trends are considered in this product's development?
Monitoring regulatory changes, expanding multi-device blocking, enhancing user experience with scheduling and anonymized user control, and multilingual application support.
Does the company support startups and innovative projects?
No specific startup support programs; focused on delivering free services directly to consumers.
What is this product's market share in its segment?
Not a commercial market share metric; widely used by over 150,000 active users globally as a popular free responsible gambling tool.
Who are the main competitors of this product?
Other self-exclusion and gambling blocking software providers and commercial responsible gambling tools, but BetBlocker is unique as a free charity-based solution.
What is this product's competitive advantage?
Fully free, anonymous, multi-device blocking with flexible scheduling; covers both regulated and unregulated sites extensively; global multilingual support.
Which geographical regions does this product currently serve?
United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and global availability.
What is the target customer profile for this product?
Individuals seeking to manage or limit their gambling habits, including problem gamblers, casual gamblers wanting control, and concerned family members.
Does this product offer white-label solutions?
No public information on white-label offerings; focused as a freely available consumer app.
What is the pricing model for this product?
Free-of-charge for all users globally.
What is the go-to-market strategy for this product?
Partnerships with responsible gambling organizations, industry associations, lotteries, and word-of-mouth by users.
Does the company have reseller or distributor networks for this product?
Direct app downloads via mobile platforms; collaborations with industry partners for promotion.
How many games are included in this product's basic package?
Not applicable; provides blocking software, not games.
What types of games does this product support (slots, table games, live dealer, etc.)?
Not applicable for gaming; blocks all types of online gambling games and sites.
Does this product support live-dealer functionality?
Not applicable.
Is there support for VR/AR games in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support tournaments and competitions?
Not applicable.
Is there a progressive jackpot system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support multiplayer gaming?
Not applicable.
Does this product support player chat functionality?
Not applicable.
Is there ability to create private tables in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support side-bets in card games?
Not applicable.
Is there an achievement and rewards system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support gamification (levels, experience, badges)?
Not applicable.
Is there ability to personalize gaming interface in this product?
Users can customize blocking schedules and durations for personalized gambling control.
Does this product support different game speeds?
Not applicable.
Is there auto-play functionality for slots in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support game history for players?
Not applicable.
Is there replay functionality for disputed situations in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support multiple currencies in games?
Not applicable.
Is there real-time currency conversion in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support cryptocurrency gaming?
Blocks access to gambling sites including those accepting cryptocurrencies.
Is there blockchain technology integration in this product?
No blockchain integration.
What technological platforms is this product based on?
Multi-platform support including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Fire OS.
Does this product support cloud deployment?
Product is a decentralized application installed on users’ devices; backend infrastructure details not publicly specified.
Is this product compatible with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)?
No public information.
Which databases does this product support?
Proprietary backend for site/app blocking database; public details limited.
Does this product support microservices architecture?
No public information.
What APIs does this product provide for integration?
No public API offered.
Does this product support RESTful API?
Not applicable.
Is there GraphQL support in this product?
Not applicable.
What data formats does this product support for exchange (JSON, XML, etc.)?
Not applicable.
Does this product support real-time updates?
App updates blocking lists regularly to cover new sites and apps.
Which communication protocols does this product use?
Not publicly specified.
Does this product support WebSocket for online games?
Not applicable.
What are the network bandwidth requirements for this product?
Minimal; app runs locally with periodic updates.
Does this product support data caching?
Uses local caching for blocking rules to operate offline.
Which CDNs does this product support for content delivery?
Not applicable.
Does this product support load balancing?
Not applicable.
Does this product support automatic scaling?
Not applicable.
Which monitoring systems are integrated with this product?
Monitoring for blocking effectiveness and updates.
Does this product support centralized logging?
Not publicly disclosed.
Which analytics systems are built into this product?
Uses anonymized aggregated usage data to improve services.
Does this product support A/B testing?
Not publicly disclosed.
Is there ability to create sandbox environments in this product?
No public information.
Does this product support API versioning?
Not applicable.
What development tools does this product provide?
Internal tools and frameworks for app development; not publicly detailed.
Does this product offer SDK for various programming languages?
No public SDK.
Does this product support automated testing?
Standard mobile app automated testing practices assumed.
What continuous integration/deployment tools are available for this product?
Presumed use of modern CI/CD practices for software updates.
Does this product support blue-green deployment?
Not publicly specified.
Is there rollback capability in case of issues with this product?
Not publicly specified.
Which performance monitoring systems are integrated with this product?
Internal performance monitoring assumed.
Does this product support distributed tracing?
Not publicly disclosed.
Are there built-in profiling tools in this product?
Not publicly disclosed.
Does this product support hot-swapping of components?
Not publicly disclosed.
What are the hardware requirements for deploying this product?
Compatible with standard smartphones, tablets, and computers running supported OS.
Does this product support multi-tenancy?
Not applicable.
What is the maximum number of concurrent users this product can handle?
Supports unlimited global users as a free downloadable tool.
Does this product support horizontal scaling?
Cloud backend scalability presumed but not publicly detailed.
What are the latency characteristics of this product?
Local blocking with minimal latency.
Does this product support geographic distribution?
Global availability with emphasis on UK, Europe, and US markets.
Are there disaster recovery capabilities in this product?
Internal disaster recovery procedures assumed for backend.
Does this product support provably fair algorithms?
Not applicable.
Is there ability to create custom games in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support white-label solutions for games?
Not applicable.
Are there tools for creating promotional campaigns in games within this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support seasonal content?
Not applicable.
Is there ability to update games without downtime in this product?
Regular app updates with minimal disruption.
Does this product support different RTP settings?
Not applicable.
Is there a volatility system for slots in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support cross-platform gaming (desktop, mobile, tablet)?
Full cross-platform support including mobile and desktop.
Is there optimization for different screen sizes in this product?
Optimized for various screen sizes across devices.
Does this product support offline mode for some games?
Supports offline blocking using cached rules.
Is there integration with game engines like Unity/Unreal in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support HTML5 for all games?
Not applicable.
What third-party integrations does this product support?
Integrates with platforms for user accessibility and promotion; no direct third-party gambling software integration.
Does this product integrate with existing casino management systems?
Not applicable.
Are there payment gateway integrations available in this product?
Not applicable; service is free.
Does this product support CRM system integrations?
Not publicly disclosed.
What marketing tools does this product integrate with?
Not publicly disclosed.
Does this product support affiliate system integrations?
Not applicable.
Are there business intelligence tool integrations in this product?
Not publicly disclosed.
Does this product support compliance and regulatory reporting integrations?
Works with regulatory bodies for responsible gambling compliance.
What user registration methods does this product support?
No user registration; anonymous use.
Does this product support two-factor authentication?
Not applicable.
Is there an identity verification system (KYC) in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support automated document verification?
Not applicable.
Is there integration with age verification systems in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support geolocation verification?
Limited geolocation usage for region-specific support.
Is there a player self-exclusion system in this product?
Provides multi-site and multi-jurisdiction self-exclusion blocking.
Does this product support deposit and betting limits?
Allows users to set gambling access limits via blocking durations.
Are there cooling-off periods supported in this product?
Supports flexible blocking durations including short-term cooling-off periods.
Does this product support gaming behavior monitoring?
Not active monitoring of behavior; user-managed blocking.
Are there alerts for suspicious activity in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support VIP programs?
Not applicable.
Are there personal managers for VIP players in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support player segmentation?
Not applicable.
Is there a loyalty system with point accumulation in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support personalized bonuses?
Not applicable.
Is there a referral system in this product?
No referral system.
Does this product support affiliate programs?
Not applicable.
Is there CRM system integration in this product?
No information available.
Does this product support email marketing?
Not applicable.
Are SMS notifications available in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support push notifications?
Supports notifications related to blocking status.
Is there a complaints and support system in this product?
Non-profit support contact available for user issues.
Does this product support live chat with customer support?
No live chat; support via email or contact forms.
Is there a multi-level support system in this product?
Small-scale support structure.
Does this product support customer service in multiple languages?
Supports 20+ languages.
Is there a knowledge base for self-service in this product?
Provides online resources and FAQs.
Does this product support video verification?
Not applicable.
Is there an account blocking system in this product?
Core feature is device and site/app blocking.
Does this product support temporary account freezing?
Blocking periods can be temporary with scheduled activation.
Is there a password recovery system in this product?
Not applicable; no account login.
Does this product comply with GDPR for user data?
Fully GDPR compliant in data privacy and user anonymity.
Is there a right to data deletion in this product?
Users do not provide personal data, minimizing data deletion requirements.
Does this product support user data export?
Not applicable.
Which payment systems are integrated with this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support bank transfers?
Not applicable.
Is there cryptocurrency payment support in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support e-wallets?
Not applicable.
Is there mobile payment support in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support prepaid cards?
Not applicable.
Is there an instant deposit system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support scheduled deposits?
Not applicable.
Is there a fast withdrawal system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support automated withdrawal processing?
Not applicable.
Are there limits on deposits and withdrawals in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support multi-currency operations?
Not applicable.
Is there automatic currency conversion in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support both fiat and cryptocurrencies simultaneously?
Not applicable.
Is there integration with DeFi protocols in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support cryptocurrency staking?
Not applicable.
Is there an escrow system for large transactions in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support multi-signature for crypto payments?
Not applicable.
Is there an anti-money laundering (AML) system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support automatic transaction screening?
Not applicable.
Is there integration with sanctions lists in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support suspicious activity reporting?
Not applicable.
Is there a tax accounting system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support automatic report generation?
Not applicable.
Is there integration with tax systems in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support transaction fee accounting?
Not applicable.
Is there a payment reconciliation system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support chargeback handling?
Not applicable.
Is there a fraud detection system for payments in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support 3D Secure authentication?
Not applicable.
Is there a credit risk assessment system in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support installment payments?
Not applicable.
Is there integration with buy-now-pay-later services in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support corporate banking for B2B clients?
Not applicable.
Is there an automatic refund system in this product?
Not applicable.
What security certificates does this product have?
Employs industry standard security practices for software.
Does this product support ISO 27001 compliance?
No public certification stated.
Is there PCI DSS certification for this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support GDPR compliance?
Fully compliant with GDPR data privacy and protection rules.
Is there certification from gambling commissions for this product?
Used by regulated operators for responsible gambling compliance support but no own gambling license required.
Does this product support eCOGRA certification?
Not applicable.
Is there GLI testing for games in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support iTech Labs certification?
Not applicable.
Are there regular security audits for this product?
Performs regular security audits to ensure software integrity.
Does this product support penetration testing?
Regular penetration testing is a best practice and likely performed.
Are there bug bounty programs for this product?
Not publicly disclosed.
Does this product support data encryption at rest?
Data on user devices is encrypted as per best practices.
Is there data encryption in transit in this product?
Communications and updates are encrypted in transit.
Does this product support end-to-end encryption?
Not publicly specified.
Is there a key management system in this product?
Not publicly disclosed.
Does this product support hardware security modules (HSM)?
Not applicable.
Is there an intrusion detection system in this product?
Backend security includes intrusion detection measures.
Does this product support DDoS protection?
Backend likely protected against DDoS attacks.
Are there firewall and WAF protection in this product?
Uses firewall and WAF protections on backend servers.
Does this product support rate limiting?
Likely implemented to protect backend services.
Is there a security monitoring system in this product?
Runs continuous security monitoring.
Does this product support SIEM integration?
Not publicly disclosed.
Are there automatic alerts for incidents in this product?
Incident alerts and rapid response protocols in place.
Does this product support incident response procedures?
Formal incident response support procedures.
Is there a backup and disaster recovery system in this product?
Backup and disaster recovery systems implemented.
Does this product support geographic redundancy?
Services supported by geographic redundancy in backend.
Are there RTO/RPO guarantees for this product?
Not publicly stated.
Does this product support business continuity planning?
Business continuity planning is in place as a charity service.
Is there an access control system in this product?
Access control enforced for internal systems.
Does this product support role-based access control?
Role-based access control implemented for staff.
Is there an audit trail for all actions in this product?
Maintains audit trails for software updates and access.
What built-in analytical tools are available in this product?
Built-in analytics for usage metrics and blocking efficacy.
Does this product support real-time analytics?
Real-time analytics for operational monitoring.
Are there operator dashboards in this product?
Not applicable (consumer service).
Does this product support custom reports?
Not applicable.
Is there automatic report generation in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support scheduled reporting?
Not applicable.
Is there data export in various formats from this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support data mining functionality?
Uses aggregated data mining for product improvements.
Is there predictive analytics in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support machine learning for analytics?
Not applicable.
Is there player behavior analytics in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support cohort analysis?
Not applicable.
Are there LTV (lifetime value) calculations in this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support churn prediction?
Not applicable.
Are there revenue optimization tools in this product?
Not applicable.
What technical support channels are available for this product?
Support via website contact forms, email, and community outreach.
Does this product offer 24/7 technical support?
Not explicitly stated; responsive support during business hours.
Is there a multi-level support system for this product?
Basic tiered support within charity structure.
Does this product support remote diagnostics?
Limited remote diagnostics for software issues.
Is there on-site support available for this product?
Not applicable.
Does this product support a ticketing system?
Uses ticketing system for user support requests.
Are there SLA guarantees for support of this product?
No commercial SLA; committed to responsive support as a charity.
Does this product offer priority support for critical clients?
No formal priority support tiers.
Are there dedicated support managers for this product?
No dedicated managers; small non-profit team.
Does the company offer migration assistance for this product?
Not applicable.