Michigan adds more free Gamban blocking licenses

Michigan regulators expanded a free program that blocks gambling websites and apps after residents claimed most of the first licenses. The Michigan Gaming Control Board purchased 100 additional Gamban licenses after more than 80 of the original 100 were claimed within two weeks. The software is free for Michigan residents and works on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. Each license can be used on unlimited household devices, allowing one account to block gambling platforms across phones, tablets, and computers. The program offers licenses lasting one to five years without requiring enrollment in a formal self-exclusion program. Gamban blocks access to online casinos, sports betting, poker, slots, social casinos, and cryptocurrency gambling, including offshore and unregulated operators targeting U.S. consumers.

"The Michigan Gaming Control Board said Thursday (May 21) it bought 100 additional Gamban licenses after more than 80 of the original 100 were claimed during the program's first two weeks. The software is available at no cost to Michigan residents and works across Android, iOS, Windows and macOS devices."

"Each license can be used on unlimited household devices, giving users the ability to block gambling platforms across phones, tablets and computers with a single account. Residents can request licenses lasting from one to five years without enrolling in a formal self-exclusion program."

"“The response from Michigan residents in the first two weeks of this program exceeded our expectations and speaks to a genuine need in our communities,” said MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams. “We acted quickly to secure an additional 100 licenses so that no resident seeking this kind of support is turned away. Michigan is committed to ensuring that the expansion of legal gaming comes with the strongest possible safeguards for the people we serve.”"

"Gamban said its software blocks access to online casinos, sports betting sites, poker rooms, slot platforms, social casinos and cryptocurrency gambling services. The company also says the software restricts access to offshore and unregulated operators that target U.S. consumers."

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