Gamban is designed to help people reduce or eliminate access to online gambling. The services we block are chosen because they are commonly linked to gambling related harm or behaviours that closely resemble gambling.
Our aim is not to judge these activities. Instead, Gamban removes easy access to platforms that may trigger harmful patterns of behaviour for people who are trying to stop gambling.
Gambling Websites and Apps
Online gambling platforms are built to encourage repeated betting behaviour. They often include features such as instant play, rapid betting cycles, variable rewards, and easy access to funds.
For many people, these features can lead to loss of control and financial harm. By blocking gambling websites and apps entirely, Gamban removes access to the places where gambling most commonly happens.
Financial Speculation and Trading Platforms
Some financial platforms share similar characteristics with gambling, including:
Highly volatile markets
Short term speculation
Rapid gains and losses
Strong emotional reinforcement
Many users who have experienced gambling related harm report that speculative trading platforms, cryptocurrency trading, and similar services can trigger the same patterns of behaviour as gambling.
To reduce the risk of substitution or relapse, Gamban blocks platforms that focus on speculative trading.
Digital and In Game Gambling
Certain gaming environments allow players to wager virtual items instead of money. One example is skins gambling, where cosmetic items from video games are used as a currency for betting.
These systems closely mirror traditional gambling mechanics and can introduce gambling behaviour to younger audiences. They can also lead to financial harm when virtual items hold real world value.
Gamban blocks these services to reduce exposure to gambling style mechanics.
Why Blocking Cannot Be Customised
Gamban does not allow users to choose which categories remain accessible.
Allowing exclusions would create easy workarounds and weaken the effectiveness of the software. Many people find that harmful behaviour shifts between different platforms over time.
By applying consistent blocking across all supported devices and categories, Gamban provides a stronger barrier against relapse.
Supporting Recovery
Gamban acts as a protective barrier for people who want to limit their access to gambling.
While blocking access alone does not solve every aspect of gambling harm, it can make recovery easier by reducing exposure to temptation and impulsive behaviour online.