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Gamban has begun a collaboration with the Professional Footballers’ Association of Northern Ireland (PFA NI) to help footballers who suffer from betting-related harms. To do so, Gamban – a software tool designed to block access to gambling websites and apps across multiple devices – will provide PFA NI members with access to its technology free of charge. Melissa Etherington, Partnerships …

Problem gambling tool Gamban has introduced support services in both Finnish and Norwegian.  The addition of the two new languages further expands Gamban’s accessibility, with players in both countries able to seek support without worrying about potential language barriers.  Jack Symons, Gamban CEO, commemorated the launch by saying: “Language should never be a barrier to accessing help. “By introducing Finnish …

 Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, will fund a pilot program with Gamban to provide a comprehensive block of all online gambling websites and apps targeting Dutch audiences. Operating in the UK since 2015, Gamban is recognised as the most comprehensive gambling block and self-exclusion solution, compatible across all devices and operating systems (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android). …

The Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS), an independent vulnerable people registry, has entered into a partnership with Gamban to promote the latter’s safer gambling software to individuals who register with VRS.  VRS aims to “help flag vulnerable individuals to companies to help keep them safe” and those who register for their services can do so to “make people aware of their …

The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has highlighted three main areas which it will focus on during the Euros – prevention, supervision and enforcement.  In preparation for an expected surge in placed bets and gambling advertising during a summer of sports, the watchdog is tightening the control measures around youth betting.  Part of the regulator’s increased efforts is a campaign …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …