Gamban's parent company shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year  

Beanstalk, parent company of Gamban nominated for award which will be announced later this year   

Beanstalk, the company that develops gambling blocking software Gamban has made the final shortlist for UK Employer of the Year Silver Award at The Investors in People Awards 2021. In a record-breaking year for entries, with nearly three hundred organisations involved, this is an outstanding achievement and one that everyone at Beanstalk is proud of.The Investors in People Awards celebrate the very best organisations and individuals from around the world across various organisational, people, wellbeing and leadership categories. Each year hundreds of organisations from the UK and abroad battle it out to take home one of the sought after trophies to show their award-winning commitment to investing in their people.Jack Symons, CEO of Beanstalk, which develops Gamban, said: “It is a privilege to be shortlisted for this award. As an organisation, our ambition is to invest in both our products, which are designed to help people, and our people who make those products possible. It is extremely fulfilling to have that recognised.”Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, commented: “Now in our 8th year, it always makes me feel immensely proud to see so many fantastic organisations staking their claim to be the best. And every year, the entries do get more and more competitive and the judging even tighter. Reaching the final shortlist is a testament to the amazing commitment these organisations are making to make work better for their people, and they truly deserve this recognition.”The Winners will be announced at an online ceremony on the 23rd November 2021.For the full shortlist and more information about Investors in People please visit <a>www.investorsinpeopleawards.com</a>.

Gamban Nominated For Investors in People Award  

Gamban to be involved in supporting the expansion of IGCCB   

Melissa Etherington to support the aims of the objectives of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board in an advisory role  

Gamban is delighted to announce that Melissa Etherington has become the latest member of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB), established to represent best practices in the field of disordered gambling and gaming treatment. Melissa will be supporting the aims and objectives of the IGCCB, in domestic and overseas expansion, championing the current best practices in the field of disordered gambling and gaming treatment and ensuring a high standard of qualified treatment professionals for those seeking support with gambling addiction. Melissa is the Vice President of Partnerships at Gamban, the market-leading product that blocks access to online gambling. In addition, Melissa is a member of the New Jersey Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Advisory Group, currently the only active GTDC in the world. Melissa works extensively with governmental bodies, treatment support providers and commercial organisations globally, guiding on best practices for distribution and strategy in online gambling self-exclusion, enhancing and improving protection for at-risk gamblers. Through connecting schemes, tools and initiatives, she works to accelerate positive change to ensure that recovery from problem gambling is both possible and achievable.The International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) was established in 1984 to offer voluntary National and International certifications that assure a body of qualified and competent professionals working in the field of clinical treatment of individuals with at-risk, problematic and disordered gambling and their families or concerned others. Certification standards established by the IGCCB represent the current best practices in the field of disordered gambling and gaming treatment.“I am very pleased to have been invited to join the IGCCB and I am proud to support its certification which ensures those suffering with gambling addiction receive a high standard of care from qualified treatment professionals.” - Melissa Etherington, VP Partnerships, Gamban“The IGCCB was established to represent best practices in the field of problem and disordered gambling and gaming.  As the board strives to meet the ever-changing needs of the field, we too are growing in key areas, strengthening our international presence, and building partnerships with other key stakeholders.  The IGCCB is delighted to welcome Melissa who brings her vast knowledge and expertise working with those in complimentary industries to the board.”  - Jeremy Wampler, Board President, IGCCB  If you would like to learn more about IGCCB’s work and the services they offer, contact them at: <a href="mailto:certification@igccb.org">certification@igccb.org</a> or visit their website: <a href="https://www.igccb.org/">igccb.org</a>  Melissa can be contacted at: <a href="mailto:melissa@gamban.com">melissa@gamban.com</a>.

Gamban Vice President of Partnerships Joins IGCCB 

Gamban will be provided free of charge to those who need it in West Virginia   

Agreement will support ongoing work from the The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia 

We are very happy to announce a partnership with The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia to make our online gambling blocking software, Gamban, available for free to those in the Mountain State accessing their services.The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia has helped over 15,000 people with gambling addiction, and their loved ones, since 2000 and have a network of over 70 state-wide therapists for treatment referrals.Recognized nationally for its innovative approach to providing treatment for gambling addiction, this state-wide program includes a 24-hour helpline, referrals to gambling addiction specialists, support groups, retreat weekends, and much more. PGHNWV also provides training opportunities, prevention and outreach services.Gambling addiction continues to be a very serious problem for many in West Virginia. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling in 2019, around 1 in 50 residents in the Mountain State may have a gambling problem. Personal finance site WalletHub named West Virginia the 6th “most gambling-addicted” State in a 2019 study."I am very pleased to be working with The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia and happy that this partnership will provide an extra resource and layer of protection for those whose gambling has become a problem for them in West Virginia.” - Melissa Etherington, Partnerships Manager at Gamban."It is exciting to partner with Gamban to provide a valuable tool for so many. With more accessibility to online gambling, the benefits of Gamban software are immeasurable for those experiencing gambling problems.” - Jennifer Davis-Walton, Director of Gambling Addiction Services at First Choice Services, Inc.If you’re in West Virginia and are struggling with gambling, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or visit <a href="https://www.1800gambler.net/Content">https://www.1800gambler.net/Content</a>

West Virginia Treatment Service Partners with Gamban  

problem gambling network west virginia partners with gamban

Partnership will underpin Pinnacle's existing self-exclusion practices 

Sportsbook operator to offer gambling blocking software free-of-charge to those who self-exclude    

Sportsbook operator <a href="https://www.pinnacle.com/en/">Pinnacle</a> has partnered with <a href="https://gamban.com/">Gamban</a> to give customers access to software that blocks all online gambling sites and apps across all of a customers’ devices.As part of its ongoing commitment to player welfare, the partnership will allow Pinnacle to provide effective, free-of-charge protection to customers looking to self-exclude from gambling at its own site, with Gamban also blocking access to thousands of other gambling sites and apps through its regularly updating database.Once the player signs up to the Gamban service, the easily set-up software is designed to be as difficult to remove as the various devices allow, providing the right balance between protection and intrusion.Veronique Dos Reis, Head of Legal &amp; Compliance at Pinnacle, said: “Responsible gambling and player welfare are industry-wide issues, so we’re pleased to work with Gamban to offer our customers a blanket self-exclusion tool which covers all gambling sites, not just our own. “It’s important that those at risk have access to the simplest tools in order to protect themselves effectively. Gamban delivers exactly that, and we’re very confident this free facility will be a significant addition to our responsible gaming arsenal.”Pinnacle has invested significantly in its CSR division in recent years to provide a responsible gambling service that proactively deals with potentially harmful gambling behaviour on a case-by-case basis, with this latest partnership the next step in its mission to provide a safe haven for gamblers of all types.Jack Symons, cofounder of Gamban, said: “Pinnacle’s displaying great commitment to its customers by offering this valuable support. This further highlights how layering self-exclusion with blocking software is becoming ever more important.“In a world where the lure of immediate gratification through digital activity is increasingly tempting, we want to help people regain control and balance - and by using Gamban, they can do that.”James Forman, Business Intelligence Officer at Gamban, added: “We’re excited to be working with Pinnacle to assist people who may be looking to take a break from gambling altogether. Our goal is to make self-exclusion as simple, straightforward and effective for the player as possible, and this partnership drives us closer to achieving that goal.”

Pinnacle incorporates Gamban’s blanket gambling-blocking software

Partnership will deliver video-training on self-exclusion 

Gamban to deliver video training on self-exclusion for gaming employees 

<a href="https://www.rg24seven.com/">RG24seven,</a> the world’s only, video-based Responsible Gaming training platform is pleased to announce a partnership with Gamban. The partnership will initially see Gamban work with RG24seven to video and produce a training course on self-exclusion for gaming employees. Wendy Anderson, CEO RG24seven stated, “We are very proud that Gamban has chosen to partner with RG24seven to produce this important content on self-exclusion. The training course titled “The Journey to Self-Exclusion”, presented by Gamban, will be providing important information for RG24seven’s trainees on all aspects of self-exclusion for online gamblers.” Jack Symons, CEO and co-founder of Gamban, said “We are very excited to be working with RG24seven to begin creating awareness and understanding of the need for an effective and long-lasting support infrastructure for those experiencing the effects of problem gambling throughout the United States. We see this as the beginning of creating a sustainable player protection model for the gaming industry in the United States.”Symons added, “Gamban is working with multiple operators in the United States to enhance their Responsible Gaming offering, having recently partnered with FanDuel &amp; Unibet to make Gamban software available free of charge to all customers who self-exclude via their platforms. The offering will support inter-state self-exclusion from all gambling platforms for those who choose to opt out from online gambling.”Anderson concluded, “RG24seven’s mission is to provide the most up-to-date, innovative Responsible Gaming training to the industry while diverting funds back into research and education, where it matters the most. We look forward to a successful partnership with Gamban and continuing to serve the gaming industry through Responsible Gaming training.” About RG24sevenRG24seven is the industry’s leading, certified, online, interactive Responsible Gaming training. The training is supported by world class experts and driven by a team of innovative course designers.RG24seven’s compliance-grade Responsible Gaming training ensures that your team or organization is compliant to all jurisdictional regulations and reinforces your stance on social, safety and responsibility issues.Configured to role-based needs, the training covers everything around Responsible Gaming. Importantly a portion of not just our profit, but our revenue, is being returned to our partners for Responsible Gaming training and education.RG24seven - Responsible Gaming training for the industry, by the industry.For more information please visit <a href="https://rg24seven.com/">RG24seven.com</a> or contact <a href="mailto:Wendy@RG24seven.com">Wendy@RG24seven.com</a> or call + 1 (702) 373 5194. About GambanSince 2015, Gamban has gone from strength to strength, setting the standard in gambling blocking software. Gamban is the smartest and most effective software for blocking gambling sites and applications. First-hand experience of problem gambling combined with the most talented minds in the field of gambling blocking software has resulted in the most effective cross-platform solution for creating friction and aiding willpower in the fight against gambling addiction. Used by tens of thousands of people worldwide, Gamban has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, with some users informing the team that it has literally saved lives. In 2018, Gamban was awarded Software Rising Star Award at the EGR B2B Awards and in 2019, Gamban won RegTech Provider of the Year at The Gambling Compliance Global Regulatory Awards. Ensuring that industry adheres to effective self-exclusion guidelines and adopts practical player protection methodologies is a large part of what makes Gamban and gambling blocking software successful. Gamban is not intended to be a standalone solution and the team continue to work extensively to connect schemes, tools and initiatives, ensuring that recovery from problem gambling is both possible and achievable.

RG24seven Announces Partnership With Gamban  

gamban to support delivery of gaming self-exclusion in united states

Nicasa have been providing gambling support services for almost 20 years 

US treatment provider has partnered with Gamban to offer device blocking software to those experiencing harm  

It used to be gambling only occurred in casinos, but today it takes on many forms and has become more accessible than ever, being available at the touch of a button 24/7. Data shows that approximately one per cent of the adult population in the United States has a <a href="https://www.icrg.org/sites/default/files/oec/pdfs/ncrg_fact_sheet_gambling_disorders.pdf">severe gambling problem</a>, but <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK230631/">less than 10%</a> report having attended gambling addiction treatment or related self-help groups. Getting treatment for compulsive gambling can help people regain control of their lives and in some cases, save lives. As such, we are incredibly excited to announce a partnership between Nicasa Behavioural Health Services in Illinois and Gamban. Nicasa are providing their clients with our online gambling blocking software, Gamban. "Blocking software is being increasingly used in recovery, so we are very pleased to be working with Nicasa, who are making Gamban available for free to those who need it in Illinois through their service." - Melissa Etherington, Partnerships Manager at GambanNicasa is a not-for-profit behavioural health services organization helping vulnerable and at-risk children, adults, and families in Lake County and Northern Illinois. Nicasa have been providing services for gambling for almost 20 years and have provided educational workshops to thousands of community members.“Whether you just started betting or realize your gambling has gotten out of control, we're here for you. Don't wait; call or email now. We look forward to meeting you!" – Elizabeth Thielen, Senior Director at Nicasa Behavioural Health Services.If you're in Lake Country or Northern Illinois and are struggling with gambling, help is available. Call Nicasa at 847-546-6450 or email gamblingservices@nicasa.org. <ul><li>Interpreters are available at sites throughout the county. </li><li>Video counselling can be provided for those with no transportation, childcare, or other obstacles to in-person counselling.</li></ul> To find out more information about Nicasa and the services they offer, visit their website - <a href="https://nicasa.org/problem-gambling-and-sports-betting-services/">https://nicasa.org/problem-gambling-and-sports-betting-services/</a>

Nicasa partners with Gamban  

Gamban and Fanduel Partner to Provide Self-exclusion

FanDuel partners with Gamban to provide gambling blocking software free-of-charge 

As part of its continued commitment to building the most comprehensive responsible gaming program in the industry, FanDuel Group has announced an important partnership with Gamban, a technology company specializing in gambling blocking software. This next phase in FanDuel Group’s comprehensive responsible gaming initiatives will offer Gamban’s blocking software free of charge to customers who choose to self-exclude from FanDuel’s real-money gaming sites or who identify as having a gambling problem. Under the terms of the agreement and pending regulatory approval in the United States, FanDuel customers who self-exclude will be offered a free Gamban subscription which proactively blocks users from accessing thousands of gambling sites easily on up to 15 personal devices. FanDuel’s Gamban partnership comes on the heels of FanDuel becoming the first mobile operator to make a multi-million dollar commitment to the American Gaming Association’s “Have a Game Plan” campaign to educate consumers on how to bet responsibly and within limits.   “Educating customers about the importance of gambling responsibly and within limits is a business imperative and ethically the right thing to do,” said Carolyn Renzin, Chief Risk &amp; Compliance Officer, FanDuel Group. “We already offer a suite of tools to help customers enjoy sports betting responsibly. Offering Gamban’s software to those customers signaling they need help adds another layer of protection for our customers, our program, and to the industry.”“This is a massive moment for the industry and one we’ve been pushing to achieve since the launch of Gamban,” said Jack Symons, founder of Gamban.  “As the largest real money gaming provider in the United States, FanDuel Group is making a statement of intent and throwing down the gauntlet to operators across the industry to offer self-exclusion support for their vulnerable customers.”FanDuel customers have a series of tools at their disposal to manage their play including setting deposit limits, wager limits, and time limits. The final “play safe” tool available to FanDuel customers is to self-exclude. Once customers self-exclude from one site, they are self-excluded from all FanDuel sites across its casino, racing, fantasy, and sportsbook products. The company follows strict exclusion process protocols and employs this policy across all products to protect those customers who are signaling they may be experiencing a problem.  Pending regulatory approval, players self-excluding from FanDuel Group real money gaming sites will now be offered a Gamban license to match their self-exclusion.  The service will not only block for that customer each FanDuel Group site but all real money gaming websites including legal and offshore sportsbooks, online casinos, poker sites, social gaming sites, and esports sites from use on up to 15 devices.    Gamban also has a partnership with FanDuel Group’s parent company, Flutter Entertainment plc, to deploy its software in Europe.  FanDuel Group has extended the partnership in North America to include FanDuel, TVG, Betfair, Stardust, FOXBet, PokerStars and Stars Casino. Upon rollout of the program, players looking to adopt self-exclusion measures will be able to do so on an opt-in basis.Gamban works with companies such as Lloyds Banking Group, and other major players in the UK’s gambling industry, the self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP, and the leading treatment provider GamCare, giving those experiencing harm from gambling access to their software for free. The company also struck a partnership with Norway’s government-owned national lottery and gaming operator,<a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/c121b9f3ad18b73784aa1f72a93c1378bd2cd12f?notrack=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norsk-tipping.no%2F&amp;userId=6429758&amp;signature=2dbda2016bcce181"> Norsk Tipping</a>, to provide its software to those who self-exclude.About FanDuel GroupFanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Betfair US, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

FanDuel Group Expands Industry-Leading Responsible Gaming Program With Launch of Gamban Partnership

FanDuel partners with Gamban to provide gambling blocking software free-of-charge

Unibet Strikes First-of-its-Kind Deal with Gamban to Provide Gambling-Blocking Software to Customers Across US

Providing Gambling-blocking Software to the US

Kindred Group has, through its brand Unibet, teamed up with UK-based <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/9b2937d8d65c6786c6ca944882f3333510a0a04f?notrack=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamban.com%2F&amp;userId=6429758&amp;signature=b7f72696cb0ece53">Gamban</a> to provide its software that blocks access to all online gambling sites and apps across all of a person’s devices in the US.This first-of-its-kind deal in the United States will provide effective interstate protection for any customer looking to self-exclude from gambling, free-of-charge, and is part of a move by Unibet’s parent company, <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/cc74214a106b02b60a0ecf1ceadcce5e2e186007?notrack=1&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kindredgroup.com&amp;userId=6429758&amp;signature=357ba53b0cac2945">Kindred Group</a>, to make Gamban’s services available for free to all Kindred users worldwide.<blockquote>Maris Catania, head of responsible gaming at Unibet, said: “Unibet is live today in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Indiana and has applied for licenses in Illinois and Iowa. It has always been our ambition to bring our European know-how and expertise in responsible gambling to the US and our long-standing successful partnership with Gamban perfectly aligns with this ambition, as well as our journey towards zero revenue from harmful gambling by 2023. We are proud to be the very first operator in the US to offer interstate protection to our customers and we strongly believe this will be an important step for the industry.”</blockquote>Gamban works with the likes of Lloyds Banking Group, and other major players in the UK’s gambling industry, the self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP, and the leading treatment provider GamCare, giving those experiencing harm from gambling access to their software for free. The company also struck a partnership with Norway’s government-owned national lottery and gaming operator, <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/c121b9f3ad18b73784aa1f72a93c1378bd2cd12f?notrack=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.norsk-tipping.no%2F&amp;userId=6429758&amp;signature=2dbda2016bcce181">Norsk Tipping</a>, to provide its software to those who self-exclude.<blockquote>Jack Symons, founder of Gamban, said: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Unibet and offer our blocking software in the US - it’s a huge step forward for the industry. There’s no regulatory pressure for gambling operators to offer blocking software, so it’s fantastic Unibet is taking it upon itself to offer protection for its vulnerable customers in the US and on a global scale. This highlights the evolution of the industry in recognising how products like ours can protect their players and the sustainability of their companies, as well as the wider industry.”</blockquote>For many years, Kindred Group has pursued the provision of a safe gambling experience, with the ambition that zero per cent of the revenue should come from harmful gambling by 2023. Kindred is the first gambling operator to report the share of revenue that is derived from harmful gambling. The figure will be shared together with a measurement of the efficiency of Kindred’s efforts to help detected customers regain control of their gambling. On Kindred's platforms, in communication with customers, and through sponsorship and marketing channels, Kindred regularly informs customers about various control tools and the importance of playing responsibly. This is to remind the customer to maintain a healthy gambling behaviourPlayers self-excluding from Unibet will be offered the opportunity to claim a Gamban licence to match their self-exclusion period. Once the player downloads Gamban, it’s designed to be as difficult to remove as the various devices allow. Gamban aims to provide the right balance between protection and intrusion. <blockquote>Symons added: “We always recommend using other barriers in addition to gambling-blocking software, such as self-exclusion. The friction these offer give the individual a chance to think between urge and action. During this time, they can ride out their urge or think again before acting on temptation.</blockquote><blockquote>“In a world where the lure of immediate gratification through digital activity is increasingly tempting, we want to help people regain control and balance - and by using Gamban, they can do that.”</blockquote>

Gamban Partners With Unibet 

Gamban Partners With Unibet - Providing Gambling-blocking Software to the US

800-gambler Offers Gamban to Players Within New Jersey

<h2>Online Gambling in New Jersey</h2>In 2013, the New Jersey government signed a bill, legalising online gambling within the state. Since the legalisation, most high-frequency gamblers played online as well as in land-based venues, followed only by online-only and land-based. A majority of online gamblers have reported gambling online before it became legal in New Jersey. These sites were illegal and unfortunately continue to be used.  <h3>New Jerseyan’s Relationship with Online Gambling</h3>When <a href="https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/center-gambling-studies/research-reports-and-questionnaires/prevalence-gambling-new-jersey#:~:text=Overall%2C%20nearly%2070%25%20of%20New,by%20region%20and%20demographic%20variables.&amp;text=These%20findings%20are%20largely%20due,and%2021.6%25%20for%20problem%20gambling.">surveyed</a>, users claim the most influential factors in starting online gambling were: Convenience, 24‐7 access, the comfort of gambling from home, prizes such as bonuses and free credits and the use of free play or social media sites.Nearly half (42.4%) of non-problem gamblers gamble less than once a month (low frequency). However, among the low risk, moderate risk, and high-risk problem gambling groups, rates of high-frequency gambling were 51.6%, 61.3% and 89.4%, respectively. This is a particularly worrying amount, especially when considering more than 31% of online gamblers said they gambled online from work or during work hours; of those gamblers, 40% gambled one or two days a week and nearly 24% gambled three to five days per week. <h3>Gamban and 800-Gambler</h3>With the rise of online gambling in New Jersey, more and more people may find themselves at risk of developing a gambling problem. As such, we have partnered with the New Jersey Council on Compulsive Gambling (800GAMBLER). Now anyone in New Jersey, whose online gambling has become problematic, can claim Gamban to install on all their devices and block online gambling sites and apps. If you live in New Jersey and find yourself struggling with your relationship with gambling, reach out to 800-GAMBLER, A helpline for hope: support for gambling problems is just a phone call or click away.Click here to visit the 800-Gambler Website - <a href="https://800gambler.org/">https://800gambler.org/</a>Or Call - 1.800.GAMBLER (246.2537)

Gamban Partners with 800-Gambler 

Now anyone in New Jersey, whose online gambling has become problematic, can claim Gamban

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