Statutory Self-Exclusion  ·  National Gambling Act 7 of 2004  ·  NGA Section 14 Compliant  ·  Processed by the National Gambling Board  ·  POPIA Act 4 of 2013  ·  Free to Applicants
Close the online gap

Digital Blocking Tools

Self-exclusion bars physical casino entry. Digital blocking closes the online gap. FMSA recommends two tools: Gamban and BetBlocker.

Gamban

Gamban is a device-level blocking tool that prevents access to over 55,000 gambling websites and applications. It works across all your devices including phones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles. Once installed, it is difficult to bypass.

  • Blocks 55,000+ gambling sites and apps
  • Device-level enforcement, difficult to remove
  • Works on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
  • Annual subscription
Commission disclosure: FMSA earns a 25% referral commission from Gamban subscriptions purchased through our partner link. This is disclosed in full under our Commission and Referral Disclosure (October 2026). Gamban's price is not affected by this arrangement.
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Free Service

BetBlocker

BetBlocker is a free gambling blocking tool that restricts access to over 15,000 gambling websites across all your devices. It is a non-profit service designed specifically to support people seeking to reduce or eliminate their gambling activity.

  • Blocks 15,000+ gambling websites
  • Completely free, no subscription required
  • Works on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
  • Non-profit service
No commission: FMSA earns no commission from BetBlocker. We recommend it because it is free and effective. BetBlocker is an independent non-profit organisation with no commercial relationship with FMSA.
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Important: Self-exclusion bars physical entry to all licensed South African casinos under the NGA. Digital blocking is a personal protection tool that closes the online gap. Neither replaces the other. Use both for comprehensive protection.
FMSA commission notice: FMSA earns a 25% referral commission from Gamban subscriptions via the link above. This commercial arrangement is fully disclosed and is reflected in our Commission and Referral Disclosure available under Legal Documents. FMSA earns no commission from BetBlocker.
Start with self-exclusion

Register first, block next

Apply for statutory self-exclusion at no cost. Then add digital blocking for complete coverage.

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