The First Gambling Blocking Technology to Receive B corp Certification

Meeting the High Standards in Social and Environmental Performance, Transparency, and Accountability

Device-level gambling blocking software Gamban has today announced its certification as a B Corporation, joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Gamban has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. The B Corp certification addresses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers five key impact areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is rigorous, with applicants required to reach a benchmark score of over 80 while providing evidence of socially and environmentally responsible practices relating to energy supplies, waste and water use, worker compensation, diversity and corporate transparency. In addition, the company must legally embed commitment to purpose beyond profit in their company articles.Gamban is now part of a community of over 45000 businesses globally who have certified as B Corps. The B Corp community in the UK, representing a broad cross section of industries and sizes, comprises over 1000 companies and include well-known brands such as The Guardian, innocent, Patagonia, The Body Shop and organic food pioneers Abel &amp; Cole.Recent attention on the harms that can arise from remote gamblingmakes Gamban’s B Corp certification a notable step, signalling a shift towards technology led solutions that can accompany reform to regulation.Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK says “We are delighted to welcome Gamban to the B Corp community. This is a movement of companies who are committed to changing how business operates and believe business really can be a force for good. We know that Gamban are going to be a fantastic addition to the community and will continue driving the conversation forward”. “We are pleased to have B Corps of all shapes and sizes as part of our community – from startups to multinationals and across many different industries. Business is a powerful force and B Corps demonstrate that you can do good in any sector. Welcoming Gamban is an exciting moment because they have an opportunity to lead the way within the Responsible Gambling industry. We and the rest of the B Corp community are really pleased to support Gamban in paving the way for a new way of doing things”. Gamban is the first blocking software to achieve certification as a B Corporation.About B Lab UK:B Lab UK is transforming the economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way. To date, our global community includes 6,058 B Corps in 84 countries and 158 industries, and over 150,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager.Certification Notice“Certified B Corporation” is a trademark licensed by B Lab, a private non-profit organization, to companies like ours that have successfully completed the B Impact Assessment (“BIA”) and therefore meet the requirements set by B Lab for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. It is specified that B Lab is not a conformity assessment body as defined by Regulation (EU) No 765/2008, nor is it a national, European, or international standardization body as per Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The criteria of the BIA are distinct and independent from the harmonized standards resulting from ISO norms or other standardization bodies, and they are not ratified by national or European public institutions.<a class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/beanstalk-h-p-s-ltd/" role="button">View Our Certification</a>

Gamban Certifies as a B Corporation

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.

Industry Leading Software Now in Spanish

The Gamban App Has Now Been Translated into Spanish

Our software <a href="https://gamban.com/blog/what-is-gamban">Gamban</a>, which <a href="https://gamban.com/blog/what-is-gambling-blocking-software">blocks access</a> to online gambling sites and apps across all of a person’s devices, is now available in Spanish and can be downloaded across all Spanish speaking countries.This comes at a time when the Spanish Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) has offered support towards new governmental regulation aimed at achieving safer gambling in the country.In the UK, Gamban works with the self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP, and the leading treatment provider GamCare, giving those experiencing harm from gambling access to their software for free through <a href="TalkBanStop.com">TalkBanStop.com</a>. In the US, the company provides its software to leading gambling companies, Fanduel, Unibet, and more.Gamban also struck a partnership with Norway’s government-owned national lottery and gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, to provide its software for free to those who self-exclude.Jack Symons, CEO of Gamban, said: <blockquote>“Spanish has the second largest population of native speakers in the world, so this is a really important step in ensuring blocking software is accessible to as many people harmed by gambling as possible.</blockquote><blockquote>“We’ve gone from strength to strength since we launched in 2015, setting the standard in gambling blocking software. Gamban’s used by thousands of people worldwide, and we’ve received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, with some users informing the team that it has literally saved their life. Taking the first step continues to be the hardest challenge and much of our time goes into making Gamban as simple and straightforward to install as possible.”</blockquote>In 2018 <a href="https://gamban.com/es/blog/self-exclusion-as-a-part-of-treatment-and-recovery">GambleAware commissioned independent research </a>to evaluate the effectiveness of blocking software and to compare existing products. Gamban emerged as the most effective and, as a result, Gamban has been provided free of charge through all Gamcare support networks in the UK.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 GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards.Gamban is designed to be a first step towards recovery from addiction, blocking thousands of gambling websites and apps globally. It is designed to be as difficult to remove as possible but promotes a <a href="https://gamban.com/es/blog/belts-and-braces-why-more-than-one-tool-can-be-helpful">layered approach</a> to assist with gambling cessation. In the UK, Gamban has partnered with GAMSTOP - the national self-exclusion register - and GamCare, the leading treatment provider, forming the TalkBanStop pilot. This has made Gamban available at no cost to anyone from the UK.Gamban is not intended to be a standalone solution and the team continues to work extensively to connect schemes, tools and initiatives, ensuring that recovery from gambling addiction is both possible and achievable.

Gamban’s Gambling Blocking Software Now Available Across Spanish Speaking Markets

Our software Gamban is now available in Spanish and can be downloaded across all Spanish speaking countries.

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 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

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Gamban Certifies as a B Corporation

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 Gambling Blocking Software Now Available Across Spanish Speaking Markets

Gamban Nominated For Investors in People Award

Gamban Vice President of Partnerships Joins IGCCB

West Virginia Treatment Service Partners with Gamban

RG24seven Announces Partnership With Gamban

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Gamban Certifies as a B Corporation

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 Gambling Blocking Software Now Available Across Spanish Speaking Markets

Gamban Nominated For Investors in People Award

Gamban Vice President of Partnerships Joins IGCCB

West Virginia Treatment Service Partners with Gamban

RG24seven Announces Partnership With Gamban

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