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(AsiaGameHub) – As part of its responsible gaming initiatives, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has begun offering Michigan residents free access to Gamban, a gambling-blocking software.
Good to Know
- Michigan residents can apply for complimentary Gamban licenses through the MGCB’s official website.
- License durations range from one to five years.
- Users do not need to enroll in the state’s self-exclusion program to qualify.
Free Tool Blocks Gambling Sites and Mobile Apps
The MGCB noted that this new partnership provides residents an additional method to restrict access to online gambling platforms—including licensed casinos, sports betting apps, offshore sites, and unregulated services.
Gamban functions across multiple devices, blocking gambling websites and mobile apps while keeping non-gambling services accessible. The company also states that once installed, the software is hard to remove or disable, a feature that supports users seeking a stronger barrier between themselves and betting products.
The tool can also direct users to local support services when they seek help with gambling-related harm.
MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams described Gamban as “a free, proven tool to instantly block access to online gambling across all their devices.”
Cost can deter some users from trying blocking software, and Gamban Director of External Affairs Matt Zarb-Cousin said the Michigan partnership addresses this gap:
“We are delighted to partner with the Michigan Gaming Control Board to make Gamban free for those where cost would otherwise be a barrier.
“When someone takes the first step toward quitting gambling, they will be informed of all state-available support services via the Gamban app, while it works in the background to block gambling sites and apps.”
This program launches as Michigan continues to operate one of the larger regulated online gambling markets in the U.S., with state regulators adding more consumer protection tools for legal iGaming and sports betting.
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