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Gamban

2 years

Have you ever found yourself chasing a loss? Or spending more time and money than you can afford gambling? In a world full of temptation, it can be hard to keep control. Gamban can help remove temptation. Start your journey today -

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

The incredible @PaulMerse on @russellhoward says of Gamban: “it’s the best £26 I’ve ever spent in my life” ♥️ And our software is now available for FREE in the UK through TalkBanStop, a partnership with @GamCare and @gamstopuk1 Visit to find out more

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Gamban

@gambanapp

7 years

We are in the final stages of development for our app that will block gambling sites on iOS and Android

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Proud to be one of the first signatories on @monzo ’s letter calling on the government to ensure gambling transaction blocks are made available to everyone. You can sign the open letter too!

Sign the open letter: Ask the government to make sure everyone can access a gambling block

Everyone should be able to access a gambling block – no matter who you bank with.

monzo.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

You can now gamble on a fridge...?! 2018 everybody.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Very pleased to have contributed evidence to the DCMS Select Committee inquiry which led to this recommendation. It’s time for a new definition of what constitutes gambling

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Almost every day there’s a new story about loot boxes causing serious financial harm, but according to EA Sports they’re “just like buying a Kinder Egg”. How many children have cleared out their parents’ bank account buying Kinder Eggs?

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

“I’ve got a casino in my pocket, a walking 24-hour casino and that’s the phone. I’m lucky I’ve got a thing called Gamban. It cuts out every single thing about gambling.” Powerful stuff from @PaulMerse on @GMB this morning, and a reminder of why we do what we do ❤️

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Huge credit to @PaulMerse for his honesty and openness, which will help so many others going through what he has

Paul Merson: ‘Gambling is a horrible addiction. Your career passes you by’

The former Arsenal and England player Paul Merson talks about his ‘worst addiction’, as detailed in his often harrowing new book, Hooked

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Incredibly brave interview by @marksaggers on the reality of living with a gambling addiction. We were established to help those who are going through the same

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

gamban® protects individuals and organisations from gambling-related harm on Android, iOS, Windows & Mac OS X devices.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Proud to announce that Gamban has been shortlisted for the Global Regulatory Awards 2019, category "RegTech Provider of the Year". Awards will be announced on the 1st of May, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, in the heart of London

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

As of today, anyone self-excluding from Unibet will be offered Gamban for free for the duration of their self-exclusion term - from 6 months up to 5 years, integrating blocking software into the process as an additional step

Kindred Group plc - Unibet first UK operator to integrate blocking software into self-exclusion...

www.kindredgroup.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

2 years

Stay strong, you’ll do this ✊🏼

recovering gambling addict

@NeverGamble1

2 years

Gamban and gamstop finally installed, not before one last bad relapse. Day one starts again. God I hate my life. Last bet date 08/02/2022.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

8 years

gamban® has officially LAUNCHED! It's also FREE. Helping problem gamblers by blocking access to online gambling. #problemgambling #addiction

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Gamban will be extending blocking coverage to include platforms deemed risky for those experiencing gambling-related harm. From 1st August Gamban’s blocking criteria will include trading platforms that offer volatile, immediate and unpredictable products.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Fantastic to see Gamban alongside our partners @gamstopuk1 and @GamCare on the advertising boards at the Coventry vs Cardiff match last night

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Danny speaks about his journey of gambling addiction, from gambling every paycheck away to receiving the help he needed.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

4% of student gamblers are in debt because of gambling (YouthSight, 2017) | gamban® is free for all UK students with a .ac.uk email address

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Gamban

@gambanapp

7 years

We‘re very pleased to announce that gamban® is now available for Android, blocking both gambling sites and gambling apps

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

We're working with @Gamcare & @gamstopuk1 to provide free services through #TalkBanStop to stop people gambling & highlight that support is there for those that need it.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Gambling can cause anxiety & depression & the harm caused by one person’s addiction usually affects at least 5 others. If you want to quit gambling online, we are here to help block access to sites & apps. Start your recovery today on #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

The team at Gamban would like to congratulate @staceyg45825170 on the publication of her book ‘The Girl Gambler��. Stacey’s story is one of courage and she is sharing her story to help support other women suffering from gambling addiction. Available now:

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

As the UK enter their second lockdown, we would like to remind everyone to take a moment and think of those who struggle with a gambling addiction and may find this a particularly difficult time.

Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Online Gambling - Gamban

As the outbreak of the Coronavirus continues to impact daily life across the globe, we're seeing more and more gambling-related public spaces closing

gamban.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay . Problem gamblers are 6 times more likely to have suicidal thoughts or try to take their own life. You can't always tell who's struggling, so make sure to reach out to those close to you.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Gambling is not a safe way to make money - for every win, there are thousands of losses.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Gamban is available for free via the @GamCare National Gambling Helpline, which will be running 24/7 from October 1st

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

We're extremely excited to announce a partnership between Lloyds Banking Group and Gamban, enabling Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax customers access to Gamban.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

#Gambling adverts will no longer be allowed to appear on websites or in computer games that are popular with children

Gambling ads to be banned from child-friendly sites and games

New rules also prohibit celebrities who look under-25 from appearing in promotions

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Our co-founder @mattzarb appeared in this powerful video on gambling addiction for Student Problems

Student Problems Investigates: Gambling

For the opening episode of the second series of Student Problems Investigates, we visited Nick, a former student and problem gambler. He bravely opened up to...

www.youtube.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Any #student who has a valid #University email address ( @university .ac.uk) will be able to get free protection on up to 3 devices for 3 years from #gamban #gambling

Students gambling their loans to afford cost of living, survey suggests

Exclusive: ‘At vulnerable times I’d often end up losing money that I couldn’t afford to lose’

www.independent.co.uk

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

“If I had the same problem now as an 18 year old as I did then, with access to the internet and [gambling] apps on my phone, I would probably be dead because I would have killed myself.” — John Robins underlines for us why we do what we do

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

We're extremely pleased to announce our partnership with the Extern Problem Gambling Project (formerly Problem Gambling Ireland). Working together, we aim to help bring awareness and support for those struggling with gambling addiction across Ireland.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

We’re proud to announce @gambanapp has achieved #InvestorsinPeople Silver. We’d like to thank @IIP for the award and recognise the brilliant team at @gambanapp #InvestorsInPeople

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Take some time to consider those who may be at risk of falling into bad gambling habits and support them during these trying times, as well as looking after yourself.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

The gambling industry is very good at talking about #responsiblegambling , but it’s not as good at action. Still, we do want to help in any way we can. We're giving you a month free of gamban® during #RGWeek18 with promocode: rgweek18

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Very much looking forward to the Gambling Compliance Awards tonight, where @gambanapp has been shortlisted for RegTech Provider of the Year.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

More horrifying stories about loot boxes causing serious financial harm. One case here of a man with learning difficulties who spent more than £3k. These games clearly share characteristics of gambling & developers openly admit they are addictive by design

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

This is welcome from @GamRegGB — loot boxes and skins trading should be regulated as a form of gambling, but the Gambling Commission is constrained by the definition of gambling in the legislation. The law should be updated to reflect new types of wagering

Video game firms face prosecution over gambling by children

MPs told that betting regulator is prepared to take action

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

A great piece by @Forbes on our founder Jack Symons - "Having tried everything, from parental controls software to gambling-blocking software to curb his activity, he came up with his own solution Gamban."

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Shocking revelations from @joshsandiford_ — students are being recruited to promote betting apps on campus, handing out cash to encourage others to sign up and gamble

Five-pound notes and free pints used to lure students into gambling

Undergraduates are being offered cash and drinks to sign up to betting apps

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Now might be a good time to think about your relationship with gambling, is it time to make a change?

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

Gambling Commission considers ban on credit card betting – COMPLETELY MAKES SENSE AS YOU SHOULDN'T BE BORROWING TO GAMBLE

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Gamban

@gambanapp

10 months

We're putting the finishing touches on a major upgrade. Stay tuned for more details!

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Gamban

@gambanapp

1 year

Half a decade! Congratulations to @gamstopuk1 on reaching 5 years of unwavering dedication and the positive impact they have made on countless lives.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

Ban credit cards for online gambling, says government review |

Ban credit cards for online gambling, says government review

Levy on firms for addiction treatment among gambling regulation advice

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Our co-founder @mattzarb speaks to @BBCRadio4 about what Gamban is doing to tackle the black market, and what leads to use of unregulated sites in the first place

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Great to meet the members of the @GRHAPPG at GambleAware’s policy fair

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

We are thrilled to be announced as finalists in the Investors in People ( @IIP ) Awards - UK employer of the year category! #investorsinpeople #awards #IIPAWARDS21

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Privileged to support @tom_watson ’s policy launch today at @Demos which outlined plans for a new gambling ombudsman to protect consumers

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

We're extremely pleased to announce our partnership with 800 Gambler. Helping provide New Jersey players with Gamban.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

“The first thing I would say to anybody looking for help is that they are not alone” – find out how Trent was able to take back control through #TalkBanStop , our partnership with @gamstopuk1 and @GamCare :

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Gamban

@gambanapp

2 years

Have you ever said to yourself, I wish I could just stop gambling? It's not always easy, but Gamban is here to help. Gamban is an effective tool to block gambling sites and apps. Try Gamban free today

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Thank you @the_bigstep , full support in the campaign. Quite right, "[football] needs to end the addiction to gambling and protect the next generation." Ryan from @AllBetsAreOff_ thank you for sharing your story.

BBC Breakfast

@BBCBreakfast

4 years

Of the 20 teams who make up the Premier League, half are now promoting a gambling company on their kit. These recovering gambling addicts are now calling for a ban to gambling adverts in football ⤵️ More here:

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

16 seconds of wisdom.

Gary Grafter

@Graftacus

6 years

Well said #MartinKeown 👌🏼

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Gamban

@gambanapp

2 years

Gambling Myth: “Gambling is only a problem when the money is all gone.” The amount won or lost has no bearing on addiction. Some gamblers may accumulate enough debt to have an impact on their lives, but this is not always the case. Some may win big and then lose it all next week.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

We’re all looking forward to the Euros, but international tournaments can be challenging for those struggling with gambling. @GamCare , @gamstopuk1 and @gambanapp have teamed up with Karen Carney MBE to showcase some of the tools and support available:

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Good news for the extra 380,000 adults and 350,000 young people who will now be given access to mental health services over the next five years. #gambling

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Research by @NCPGambling found as many as 56,000 members of the US Armed Forces meet the criteria for gambling disorder. Military members & veterans are 2-3 times more likely to develop a gambling problem. Support the Gambling Addiction Prevention Act

GAP Act - National Council on Problem Gambling

www.ncpgambling.org

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Support when you need it most. TalkBanStop offers practical tools combined with support to help you stop gambling and start your recovery journey. Talk - @GamCare Ban - @gambanapp Stop - @gamstopuk1 Find out how #TBS can help you:

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

We are honoured to announce that Jody Bechtold (an expert in gambling addiction, CEO at The Better Institute, counselling, coaching and consulting practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US) has become the newest member of Gamban’s advisory board.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Our managing director @UmfleetDaniel and co-founder @mattzarb are at Casino Show Zagreb 2019 talking about how Gamban has assembled the most comprehensive block list in the world of more than 45,000 gambling sites & apps — and millions of domains

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Need to cut down on time/money spent online gambling? Rather than self-excluding or setting limits at individual online casinos, try Gamban. Gamban can block your devices from 1000's of online gambling websites and apps instantly!

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

We look forward to giving evidence to @GRHAPPG inquiry into online gambling, despite what the article says we’re a complement to GamStop, not competing. #selfexcluders should sign up to GamStop, block devices with gamban, and block transactions with Monzo

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Gamban

@gambanapp

7 years

Girl, 10, writes to premier wanting gambling ads banned

Mikayla Krivohlavek, 10, wrote to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews asking for 'disgraceful' gambling advertising to be banned because they are a bad influence on young people.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Australia’s @theheraldsun covers our new partnership with Norsk Tipping. Remember, Gamban works wherever you are in the world!

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Gamban

@gambanapp

9 months

We've been working hard and can't wait to share all the details with you! The new Gamban update is coming soon.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Online gambling affects millions of people worldwide. You're Not Alone. Take back control; download Gamban.

Gamban: Blocking Online Gambling - How It Works

Meet the people behind Gamban and see how our software works to protect individuals and businesses from gambling addiction online. For more information or to...

www.youtube.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

We’re very pleased to hear our software is helping you

Liam

@lkm050882

6 years

@gambanapp thank you for helping me to take back control of my life.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Paul Merson opens up on his #gambling #addiction

Paul Merson breaks down as he opens up on gambling addiction on Harry's Heroes

The former Arsenal and England star went to see an addiction expert on the show to try and deal with demons

www.mirror.co.uk

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Use multiple email addresses to gamble online? Not a problem. Gamban does not block via your email address. Protecting your devices with Gamban works locally blocking access to gambling sites on the devices which it is installed upon only.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Do Students in the UK Have a Gambling Problem? Tens of thousands of students each year are using their loans to gamble in a bid to top up their funds.

Do Students in the UK Have a Gambling Problem? - Gamban

Are students spending too much? Nearly 10% of UK students having used student loan money to gamble at least once

gamban.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

#gamban blocks access to online gambling on @Windows , @Apple Mac OS X, iOS and @Android devices.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Shocking to read that 3% of social casino players are supplying 80-90% of the profits, and they are targeted by gambling companies on social media platforms as a result

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Does Gamban block ALL gambling sites? Yes, we aim to provide a global service blocking ALL gambling sites worldwide. There may be some casino review sites which are still accessible, but we aim to block all gambling sites that involve any transactions taking place.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

In a wide-ranging report, members of the cross-party group on gambling-related harm, called for a raft of measures to protect vulnerable people.

Call for radical overhaul of online casinos after far-reaching inquiry

MPs favour reforms such as £2 limit on stakes, with Boris Johnson seen as sympathetic

www.theguardian.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

You aren’t alone; millions of people around the world are experiencing gambling-related harm and thousands of people use gamban® to prevent access. gamban® was designed in response to this growing epidemic and we recognise that blocking gambling sites and apps is the first step.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Our director of external affairs @mattzarb took part in this panel at SIGA’s sport integrity week on the impact of sports betting

SIGA

@SIGAlliance

3 years

#SIW2021 Media Partner @diarioas @US_diarioas report on webinar 4: "Sports Betting USA: Place Your Bets" Read here: @joefav @Oprah @POTUS @NCAA @USSafeSport @latimes @MLS @pasport @gambanapp @InsideWorldFoo1 @Twentytwo13news @TheEconomist

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

@stephbramley @ArtScienceDoc @GamRegGB Hi all. We made #gamban free for anyone with a .ac.uk email address. All uni students (and staff) in the UK can block gambling from their computers, phones and tablets at no cost. :)

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

We are delighted that members of @GRHAPPG see the value of blocking software to aid recovery from gambling addiction so have recommended it be provided for free to those in need

Rob Davies

@ByRobDavies

5 years

Excl: MPs call for FOBT-style curbs on online casinos and overhaul of wider gambling regulation after far-reaching inquiry

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Reported by GambleAware, problem gambling costs the UK up to £1.2 billion a year and is potentially on the rise. Mental health services and homelessness are among these costs.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

2 years

Gambling Myth: “Problem gamblers gamble every day.” It's not how much someone gambles that determines addiction; some problem gamblers may only gamble once a month. Rather it is the mental, physical, and relational effects that suggest an addiction.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

Open letter to students’ unions (welfare sabbatical officers) and student care services | gamban®

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Gamban

@gambanapp

5 years

Our director @mattzarb appeared at the Welsh Youth Forum on Gambling in Cardiff led by @Doc_Samantha and @ProfRCassidy — interesting to see the impact of gambling advertising on young people growing up in a world where it’s normalised

Wales Youth Forum on Gambling

This video is about the Wales Youth Forum on Gambling

vimeo.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

3 years

Now might be a good time to think about your relationship with gambling. Is it time to make a change? Start your Gamban free trial today:

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@gambanapp

3 years

Can banks block gambling transactions? We run through the major UK high street banks and outline what services they provide to their customers.

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@gambanapp

5 years

Gamban Tip: Know you will never win You might win occasionally but what you win is almost certainly going back, and then some. You’re either chasing losses or worse, chasing wins. The best advice is to stay away completely Read more - #RGWeek19

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

gamban® blocks access to online #gambling . gamban® is the simple way of helping you #takecontrol and get your life back on track

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@gambanapp

7 years

In 2013, gambling was reclassified from a compulsion to full addiction status, yet it's not rated as a public health issue as yet in the UK

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@gambanapp

3 years

If you find yourself struggling, try Gamban free for 7 days.

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@gambanapp

5 years

Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds and Santander planning to let you block #gambling transactions

Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds and Santander planning to let you block gambling transactions

At least four more high street banks - the Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds and Santander - are working on plans to help customers restrict their spending on gambling, after Barclays became the

www.moneysavingexpert.com

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

Thrilled to be shortlisted for the EGR B2B Software Rising Star award

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Spending too much time or money gambling online? Start your free trial of Gamban today, visit

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@gambanapp

6 years

Thrilled to be a supporter of @RGWeek18 #ResponsibleGamblingWeek #RGWeek18 . Use code rgweek18 for a free month on up to 5 devices at

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Gamban

@gambanapp

4 years

Gamban Blocks Cryptocurrency and Trading Platforms. We aim to give our users the best chance at recovery, so we're blocking access to platforms that are or could become problematic for many of them.

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Gamban

@gambanapp

6 years

A better understanding of why we take risks may help develop treatments for problem gambling

"Gambling Brain" Studies Make Clear Why It's Hard to Stop Rolling the Dice

Neural regions underlying risk-taking and regret may one day point toward treatments for compulsive betting

www.scientificamerican.com

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@gambanapp

5 years

Getting your life back will be the best gift of all

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@gambanapp

3 years

Former premiership footballer @MichaelChopra and @gillsy1002_ talk about their personal experiences of #gambling harms and why it is so important to have the right support and barriers in place to help #TalkBanStop

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