GambleGuard – Stay Gamble Free

AI-powered Chrome Extension that blocks gambling sites, tracks your progress, and provides instant AI support when you feel an urge.

GambleGuard – Stay Gamble Free Break free from gambling addiction with GambleGuard, a Chrome extension that combines comprehensive site blocking with AI-powered recovery support tools. Trusted by users in recovery worldwide. CORE PROTECTION: Advanced dual detection system: GambleGuard uses a two-layer protection system for maximum coverage. Our primary layer blocks over 4,000 known gambling sites instantly including sports betting platforms (FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365), online casinos, poker rooms, crypto gambling sites, and prediction markets. Our secondary AI-powered detection system analyzes page content in real-time to identify and block new or unknown gambling sites automatically. Works on all gambling types: Sports betting, online casinos, poker, daily fantasy sports, crypto gambling, skin betting, prediction markets, and more. The extension recognizes both traditional gambling sites and emerging platforms. Instant blocking with persistent overlay: When a gambling site is detected, GambleGuard immediately blocks access with a full-screen overlay that cannot be bypassed by page refreshes or navigation. This gives you time to make a conscious decision rather than acting on impulse. RECOVERY DASHBOARD: Progress tracking: Monitor your recovery journey with detailed statistics including your current streak (consecutive days without accessing gambling sites), total sites blocked since installation, blocks this week, and estimated time saved. Visual progress indicators help you stay motivated. Weekly reset system: Track your weekly progress with automatic Monday resets, helping you set short-term goals and build sustainable habits. Real-time metrics: See your protection status at a glance with active monitoring indicators and instant stat updates. AI-POWERED SUPPORT TOOLS: 24/7 AI Recovery Coach: Access instant support when you feel an urge or need guidance. Our AI coach is trained specifically on gambling addiction recovery, providing evidence-based coping strategies, personalized encouragement, and immediate support. The coach uses Azure OpenAI with retrieval-augmented generation to provide contextually relevant advice based on proven recovery methods. Conversations are private and available whenever you need them. AI-powered journaling: Write private journal entries and receive compassionate AI-generated reflections powered by Google's Gemini. The journal helps you process emotions, identify triggers, and track your mental health throughout recovery. All entries are stored locally on your device. The AI provides supportive insights without judgment, helping you understand patterns in your thoughts and behaviors. Breathing exercises: Practice the 4-7-8 breathing technique proven to reduce stress and anxiety. The guided exercise features visual cues, phase indicators, and cycle counting to help you stay focused. Each session includes 5 complete breathing cycles designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and reduce urges. CRISIS SUPPORT RESOURCES: Immediate help access: Quick links to critical support services including the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700), Gamblers Anonymous meeting finder, and SAMHSA treatment locator. All resources are one click away from the extension popup. Professional support connections: Direct access to finding licensed therapists, treatment programs, and local support groups specializing in gambling addiction recovery. CUSTOMIZATION AND CONTROL: Protection toggle: Temporarily pause protection when needed with a clear confirmation process. The extension tracks all pause events to help you understand patterns. Smart whitelist management: Accidentally blocked a legitimate site? Add it to your whitelist with one click. View all whitelisted domains and remove them easily from the settings panel. The whitelist is designed to handle false positives while maintaining strong protection. Clear statistics option: Reset your stats if you want to start fresh, with full control over your data. False positive reporting: Help improve detection accuracy by reporting sites that were incorrectly flagged. Your anonymous feedback helps us refine the blocklist and AI detection system. PRIVACY AND SECURITY: Local-first data storage: All your statistics, journal entries, and settings are stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage system. No browsing history or personal information is transmitted to external servers. Optional anonymous data sharing: You control whether to share anonymous usage data to help improve the extension. Data sharing is completely opt-in and can be disabled at any time. When enabled, only aggregated, non-identifiable data is shared. No tracking or ads: GambleGuard contains no advertising, no third-party trackers, and no analytics that compromise your privacy. This extension is built solely to help people in recovery. Whitelisted recovery resources: Over 50 gambling recovery websites, mental health resources, and financial assistance programs are automatically whitelisted and will never be blocked, ensuring you always have access to help. WEB APP INTEGRATION: Sync with GambleGuard.net: Optionally sign in with Google to sync your blocked attempts with the GambleGuard web app for advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and accountability features. The web app provides deeper analysis of your patterns and additional recovery tools. TECHNICAL FEATURES: Works automatically: Once installed, GambleGuard runs silently in the background with no configuration required. The extension uses minimal system resources and won't slow down your browsing. Intelligent caching: AI detection results are cached for 6 hours to provide instant protection on repeat visits while minimizing server requests. Handles dynamic sites: Works reliably on React, Vue, and other single-page applications that many modern gambling sites use. Multiple retry system: Uses advanced connection handling to ensure the blocking overlay appears even on slow connections or complex web pages. Performance optimized: Domain blocking happens in under 1 millisecond with minimal memory usage (under 100KB). The extension is designed for speed and efficiency. ABOUT GAMBLEGUARD: GambleGuard is developed specifically for people in recovery from gambling addiction. Our mission is to provide free, accessible tools that help people break free from gambling and rebuild their lives. This extension combines evidence-based recovery methods with cutting-edge AI technology to provide comprehensive support. The extension is completely free with no premium tiers, no hidden costs, and no ads. We believe recovery tools should be accessible to everyone who needs them. Download GambleGuard today and take the first step toward a gambling-free life.