Реестр запрещённых сайтов
Blocked Domains Registry
A list of domains, IP addresses, and pages that a government or regulator has ordered internet providers in its jurisdiction to block. For gambling projects, it means traffic blocking.
What is Реестр запрещённых сайтов (Blocked Domains Registry)?
## What the registry includes
The registry contains domains, page URLs, and IP addresses declared illegal by a competent authority. For online casinos and bookmakers, these are most often sites without a license in the jurisdiction where bets are accepted, as well as mirrors of resources that are already blocked.
## How blocking works
Internet providers receive the list and restrict access at the DNS or IP address level. Users see a stub page or a connection error. Some blocks are bypassed via VPNs and mirrors, so regulators regularly update their lists and add new domains.
## Where it applies in gambling and betting
In countries with a licensing system, regulators maintain their own lists of illegal operators. A licensed operator must check whether its domain appears on such a list, and payment partners often cross-check a merchant against it during onboarding.
## Impact on arbitrage and affiliates
When a domain enters the registry, traffic from the blocking country stops, conversions drop to zero, and payout disputes may follow. Affiliates lose budget on funnels that no longer work, so the domain should be checked against the current list before launch.
## Common mistakes
The main mistake is assuming that changing the domain solves the problem. A new domain with the same brand, content, and redirects is often identified and added to the list again. The second mistake is confusing the blocking registry with a voluntary player self-exclusion database. These are different mechanisms with different consequences.
FAQ
How does a registry of blocked sites differ from an operator's internal blacklist?
The registry is maintained by a government or regulator, and blocking is mandatory for providers. A blacklist is maintained by the operator or payment partner itself for internal risk control over merchants and traffic.
Can you check whether a casino domain is blocked?
Yes, most regulators publish domain search tools or open list exports. It is worth checking through several DNS resolvers as well, since blocking does not work the same way everywhere.
What happens to payouts if a casino domain gets blocked?
The outcome depends on the offer terms and the agreement with the partner. Disputes are usually resolved under the program rules, so it is important to agree in advance how conversions from a blocked domain will be counted.