The New Gamban update is here! New features await to improve your journey

We're thrilled to introduce our biggest Gamban app update ever!We've given Gamban a complete makeover, a sleek new design with a host of new features to help support you along your recovery journey. Whether you’ve been with us for a while or just joined, we want to make sure you know all about what’s new.<h3 class="thin">Improved Blocking</h3>While we've been busy creating all these new features, our commitment remains to ensure the quality and reliability of Gamban's blocking technology to help you stay on track with your recovery.We're continually improving and strengthening our blocklist, consistently monitoring online landscapes to identify new sites and platforms that may pose a risk. While we remain vigilant, you can now help too! If you come across a website that should be blocked but isn't, we've made it simple for you to report it. You can quickly and easily submit the link to us within your app, and we'll review it.<h3 class="thin">Dashboard</h3>Your dashboard has been completely redesigned to offer a hub of tools, resources, and personalised information to provide you with additional support. Here's what you can expect from your new dashboard<ul><li>Progress Updates: Monitor your recovery journey in real-time. The dashboard will provide updates on your gamble-free days and money saved.</li><li>Recommended Reads: Whether you're looking for tips, research, personal stories, or advice about recovery or gambling harm, you'll find a wealth of information directly on your dashboard.</li><li>And More: We’ll be constantly adding new features and enhancements to make your experience with Gamban as helpful as possible. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://web-cdn.gamban.com/img/d7a0891f-b271-41fc-af98-318538c16c44.jpg" /></figure>With all of these features and tools just a tap away, the dashboard is your one-stop hub for managing your recovery journey.  <h3 class="thin">Money Saved</h3>Want to keep track of how much money you’ve saved while using Gamban? Well, now you can! We're delighted to announce the introduction of a powerful new feature to the Gamban app: the Money Saved Tracker. <figure class="image"><img src="https://web-cdn.gamban.com/img/934b578a-855e-418c-a409-ce3b1c07aea9.jpg" /></figure>During the Gamban setup, you will be asked if you want to set up your Money Saved Tracker. All you need to do is enter your average past gambling expenditure and choose your preferred currency. The tracker will automatically calculate the money you've saved since you started using Gamban.It’s as easy as that to get started! The Money Saved Tracker is more than just a tool, it's a source of inspiration and motivation for a successful recovery journey.<h3 class="thin">Time Saved</h3>We're proud to introduce another great new feature: the Time Saved Tracker. This amazing tool lets you see how much time you've reclaimed from gambling!<figure class="image"><img src="https://web-cdn.gamban.com/img/c104312c-f2a5-430b-98c5-1b8363175f3f.jpg" /></figure>During the Gamban setup, you will also be asked if you want to set up your Time Saved Tracker. You just need to enter the average amount of time you previously spent gambling. Using this information, the tracker will calculate the total hours, days, or even weeks you've saved since starting your recovery journey with Gamban.See how your hard work has paid off, and easily share your milestones directly from the Gamban app!<h3 class="thin">Layered Self-Exclusion</h3>Introducing the new Multi-Layered Self-Exclusion feature in the latest Gamban app update.<figure class="image"><img src="https://web-cdn.gamban.com/img/c542941d-7c88-42d4-a680-1474a2760d0d.jpg" /></figure>We understand that overcoming addiction is a difficult process, and while Gamban is a great first step, putting other tools in place can help make your recovery journey more effective. This feature is designed to guide you towards additional tools that are available to you.What the Multi-Layered Self-Exclusion feature includes<ul><li>Self-Exclusion Registers: We’ll guide you to local self-exclusion registers where you can sign up to block yourself from all gambling venues or sites near you. </li><li>Counselling Services: Having access to professional help can help support your recovery process. However, it can be difficult to know where to start. To make this easier, we've carefully compiled a list of support organisations for you!</li><li>And More: Our Multi-Layered Self-Exclusion feature is to provide you with a one-stop shop to find all the tools to help you with your recovery, wherever you are in the world.</li></ul>Remember, the road to recovery is not one you need to walk alone. With Gamban's Multi-Layered Self-Exclusion feature, we are here to help you navigate the path every step of the way.<h3 class="thin">Access to Support and Resources</h3>If you're looking for extra support while using Gamban, our updated Links &amp; Support page has you covered. It's packed with useful resources, from podcasts to support groups, all organised to make finding and using them simple and convenient whenever you need them.<figure class="image"><img src="https://web-cdn.gamban.com/img/1310a872-6513-4426-aaa2-1ed4c82c455f.jpg" /></figure>On our Links &amp; Support page, you'll find curated resources, showing only the organisations and support options available near you.We're dedicated to helping you quit gambling, and with these new features, we want to support and empower you by making that journey clearer. Your recovery is important, and our aim is to assist you with every step. Check out the new Gamban today.

The New Gamban: More Than A Blocking Software

Find out more about Gamban's biggest update ever! A host of brand-new features to support you on your recovery journey

We are delighted to announce that Gamban has been handed the 2023 Tech Cares Award in recognition of our dedication to corporate social responsibility 

Gamban Recognised with the 2023 Tech Cares Award

We are delighted to announce that Gamban has been handed a 2023 Tech Cares Award for effecting a positive transformation in the technology industry.Megan Headley, Vice President of Research at TrustRadius, said: "Gamban has been recognised with a 2023 Tech Cares award for demonstrating a significant commitment to corporate social responsibility.""As a critical offering in Responsible Gambling, Gamban's proactive approach in providing global protection to thousands of players and partnering with operators, treatment providers and regulators reflects their dedication to benefiting the industry and players alike."This award reflects our ongoing efforts to create a responsible business environment and prioritise the well-being of our community, customers and employees. Winning a 2023 Tech Cares Award confirms our belief in integrating ethical practices and social values into our business model.We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our technology serves as a force for good, and this award represents a significant milestone in our journey. The Tech Cares Award evaluates a company's approach to environmental stewardship, labour practices and community engagement. It also acknowledges Gamban's innovative solutions that have had a positive societal impact. The 2023 Tech Cares Award challenges us to continue striving to innovate and care for our community and the industry.

Gamban Wins the 2023 Tech Cares Award

Gamban has been handed a 2023 Tech Cares Award

Pennsylvania's Council on Compulsive Gambling Partners with Gamban to Offer Effective Self-Exclusion Tool 

Gamban are very happy to be partnered with The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania to make our online gambling blocking software, Gamban, available for free to those in Pennsylvania accessing their services, providing individuals with a one year license.  The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization and its purpose is to educate and share information on problem gambling and provide resources for help. In addition, the CCGP manages the 24/7 free and confidential problem gambling helpline in Pennsylvania, aimed at assisting people whose lives are impacted by gambling related problems. Whether it be the individual themselves, or friends and family members, they strive to connect callers with additional resources located near them. The helpline provides assistance in the way of crisis management, referrals to treatment providers and counseling agencies in PA, and more. Calls are free and entirely confidential and for callers with primary languages other than English, a language line translation service is available, offering assistance in over 200 languages. Chat and text options are also available.  "Having been working with The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania for some time now we are delighted to be partnered and happy to provide an extra resource and layer of protection for those whose gambling has become problematic.” - Melissa Etherington, VP of Partnerships at Gamban.  "Gamban takes a powerful resource like Self-Exclusion and elevates its reach significantly. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this service to folks in Pennsylvania who are struggling with gambling issues, and seeking a tool to help block their access to online gambling sites” – Josh Ercole, Executive Director, The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania.  If you are in Pennsylvania and are struggling with gambling, <a href="https://www.pacouncil.com/">help is available</a>.

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania Partners with Gamban 

Pennsylvania's Council on Compulsive Gambling Partners with Gamban to Offer Effective Self-Exclusion Tool

A Whole Host of New Features 

Visit Our Exhibition at the Player Protection Zone

We're excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at SBC Barcelona on the 21st and 22nd. Over the last year, our team has been working on building Gamban into something much more than just market-leading blocking software. We've been developing a whole host of new features, resources and valuable tools, which we'll be showcasing at SBC.As the SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is an event where global leaders in sports betting and igaming assemble, we thought it would be an excellent chance to show off what we've been working on. You'll also get the opportunity to demo the product and provide helpful feedback on the new features. If you'd like to find out more, visit our exhibition at the Player Protection Zone, or you can book in a meeting with one of us <a href="https://calendar.app.google/ut3MudNGvR36tYeVA">here</a>.<a class="btn btn-primary btn-flexible" href="https://calendar.app.google/ut3MudNGvR36tYeVA" role="button">Book a Meeting</a>

Gamban to Showcase New Features at SBC Barcelona

We've been developing a whole host of new features, resources and valuable tools, which we'll be showcasing at SBC.

Assisting Their Efforts in Equipping Dutch Licenced Operators with the Necessary Tools to Help Their Players

The Netherlands officially opened its regulated online gambling market in October last year, clearing the way for players in the country to place legal sports bets and play online casino games over the internet.Since October, the Dutch market has continued to grow, as we now witness multiple new entrants to the marketplace. The KSA’s firm, no-nonsense approach to bad actors in their newly regulated market, has been eye-catching, especially when it comes to safer gambling and consumer protection.The Center of Responsible Gaming in Holland aim to deliver an impactful contribution to a safe and attractive gambling offering in the Netherlands by working with licenced Dutch operators. This is achieved by developing materials to help inform the player about safe and responsible play as well as creating awareness around the necessary tools and various forms of treatment available to anyone who falls into harms way, and helping operators navigate safer gambling policies.We are very happy to announce our affiliation with Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen to help supplement their efforts in equipping Dutch licenced operators with the necessary tools to help them should their players become harmed by gambling.Gamban helps to protect people by blocking access to gambling sites and apps worldwide. Should people need to exclude themselves from any licensed or unlicenced presence, regardless of their jurisdiction, Gamban’s block works at device level. We look forward to assisting those within the Dutch population who are harmed by gambling.

Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen Partners with Gamban  

Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen Partners with Gamban  
Assisting Their Efforts in Equipping Dutch Licenced Operators with the Necessary Tools to Help Their Players

The First Gambling Blocking Software To Achieve Both 

Gamban Continues to Set the Standard in Blocking Software   

We are delighted to announce that Gamban is the first gambling blocking software to achieve the ISO 27001 certification - one of the world’s most recognised information security management standards. Gamban also received the ISO 9001 certification earlier this year, making our gambling blocking software the first to achieve both.“We have worked extensively to achieve accreditation in these two areas to demonstrate our commitment to both information security and quality management. Gamban continues to set the <a href="https://gamban.com/research/3">standard in blocking software</a> and we welcome the opportunity to work with like-minded organisations to protect individuals at risk of gambling-related harm.” Jack Symons, Founder“Compliance with this accreditation is about establishing and retaining best-practice information security. It demonstrates our adherence to the highest security standards in handling sensitive information.” Nick Michalopoulos, Data Protection Officer.About the ISO standards:<a href="https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html">ISO 9001</a> is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.<a href="https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html">ISO 27001</a> is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organisation's information risk management processes.

Gamban Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2017 Accreditation 

Gamban Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2017 Accreditation. Making Gamban the first gambling blocking software to achieve both.

Shining a Light on Responsible Companies

The Knowledge Podcast 

Gamban's co-founder and director Jack Symons joins Richard Delaney on The Knowledge Podcast. Talking on Jack's own struggles with gambling, Gamban's conception and the changes in users we've seen during these challenging times.<blockquote>“Aside from the nasal tones of British summer Hay fever, it was a pleasure to speak with Richard Delaney about player protection on The Knowledge Podcast. We are excited to work with Gambling.com to provide access to effective tools like Gamban that protect and minimise gambling harm.” - Jack Symons </blockquote><h5>Listen to the Podcast below.</h5><h5><a href="https://soundcloud.com/the-knowledge-gdc/episode-10-jack-symons-co-founder-director-at-gamban">https://soundcloud.com/the-knowledge-gdc/episode-10-jack-symons-co-founder-director-at-gamban</a></h5>

Gamban's Jack Symons on The Knowledge Podcast 

Gamban's co-founder and director Jack Symons joins gambling.com's Richard Delaney on The Knowledge Podcast.

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>.

Announcements

The New Gamban: More Than A Blocking Software

Gamban Wins the 2023 Tech Cares Award

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania Partners with Gamban

Gamban to Showcase New Features at SBC Barcelona

Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen Partners with Gamban

Gamban Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2017 Accreditation

Gamban's Jack Symons on The Knowledge Podcast

Gamban Nominated For Investors in People Award

Gamban Vice President of Partnerships Joins IGCCB

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The New Gamban: More Than A Blocking Software

Gamban Wins the 2023 Tech Cares Award

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania Partners with Gamban

Gamban to Showcase New Features at SBC Barcelona

Centrum voor Verantwoord Spelen Partners with Gamban

Gamban Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2017 Accreditation

Gamban's Jack Symons on The Knowledge Podcast

Gamban Nominated For Investors in People Award

Gamban Vice President of Partnerships Joins IGCCB

Protect ALL Of Your Devices

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