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Svenska Spel to offer free Gamban licence to players wanting to quit

SBC News Svenska Spel to offer free Gamban licence to players wanting to quit

Svenska Spel announced a deal with Gamban which will provide free blocking software to players wanting to quit gambling. The partnership will see individuals who have chosen to self-exclude offered a free Gamban licence and access to more support via the Gamban app. Daniel Harre, Responsible Gambling Specialist at Svenska Spel AB, asserted that if someone is suffering from their …

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GamCare highlights ‘unique challenges’ of betting over Christmas

SBC News GamCare highlights ‘unique challenges’ of betting over Christmas

GamCare has published advice from its helpline which highlights some of the key concerns of gambling during the Christmas period. Emphasising how the festive month can be a difficult time for those who have experienced gambling harms, Ben – one of the charity’s helpline Night Managers – raised some key issues frequently spoken about throughout on his calls at this …

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TalkBanStop nets three-year funding approval 

SBC News TalkBanStop nets three-year funding approval 

TalkBanStop, the UK-wide safer gambling initiative formed by GamCare, GamBan and GamStop, has secured a three-year funding extension from GambleAware. Launched in 2020, TalkBanStop provides comprehensive support for those at risk of problem gambling by uniting the resources of the three collaborating organisations. Expert support is provided by GamCare teams, free usage of Gamban’s gambling-blocking software via the National Gambling …

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GAMSTOP cites Cheltenham for ‘highest-ever’ monthly registrations

GAMSTOP cities Cheltenham for ‘highest-ever’ monthly registrations

UK national online self-exclusion registry GAMSTOP has published its figures for March, revealing a record number of sign-ups for a single month. The service reported 8,504 registrations for March 2023, not only marking its ‘highest-ever’ monthly figure but also a year-on-year increase of 24% on 2022. GAMSTOP has earmarked the March betting activity generated by the Cheltenham Festival as a …

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Kindred partners with Gamban for Unibet France blocking rollout

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Unibet has become the first operator in France to offer Gamban’s blocking software to its customers, after parent company Kindred Group signed a partnership with the safer gambling solutions provider.  Kindred sponsored Gamban’s tranformation for French customers. The platform was previously unavailable in the French language – in order to boost the accessibility and reach of the software, which will …

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Player protection and responsible gambling at the core of the SBC Summit Barcelona agenda

SBC News Player protection and responsible gambling at the core of the SBC Summit Barcelona agenda

Hundreds of player safety professionals will gather at the SBC Summit Barcelona to share their gambling harm prevention strategies and help improve the industry’s understanding of the complex subject of responsible gambling. Companies like Mindway, DealMeOut, YGAM, Betknowmore, FEJAR, Gordon Moody, GamCare, Gamban, and Epic Risk Management will be exhibiting in the dedicated ‘Player Protection’ area to share their experience …

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Sky Bet to use ‘largest sponsorship inventory to date’ for responsibility promotion

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Steve Birch, Sky Bet Chief Commercial Officer, has stated that the operator’s partnership with the English Football League (EFL) will continue to focus heavily on responsibility.  Approaching the 10-year mark, the Flutter Entertainment sportsbook brand’s collaboration with England’s second-to-fourth flights of football continues amid a debate on betting’s relationship with sports.  Gambling reform advocates have repeatedly encouraged a distancing between …

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Ipsos underlines positive impact of TalkBanStop programme

SBC News Ipsos underlines positive impact of TalkBanStop programme

The cross-charity TalkBanStop initiative has been broadly successful in its objectives, with participants suffering less harmful effects from gambling as a result. This is according to recent research by Ipsos and reported by GamCare, one of the three organisations involved in the safer gambling programme, together with Gamban and GamStop. Ipsos found that TalkBankStop – which has been installed 9,000 …

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Time2play to offer Gamban software free of charge

SBC News Time2play to offer Gamban software free of charge

Gamban has expanded its North American presence, linking with KaFe Rock’s Time2play brand to offer its services to the casino comparison site.  The Malta-based firm’s US-facing subsidiary has outlined greater safer betting provisions and minimisation of gambling related harm as a key objective, with the wagering industry growing across the country.  By linking with Gamban – which enables users to …

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Gamban launches Spanish-language service across multiple countries

SBC News Gamban launches Spanish-language service across multiple countries

Gamban has expanded the international scope of its blocking software, launching an official Spanish language service available in multiple countries.  The service can be downloaded in all Spanish-speaking nations, but the online gambling blocking company has noted that in Spain, the gambling authorities and government have become increasingly focused on safer gambling.  Notably, the Spanish Competition & Markets Commission (CNMC) …

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