New initiative strengthens Michigan’s commitment to responsible gaming and consumer protection
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has agreed a landmark partnership with gambling blocking solution Gamban.
The partnership will enable Michigan residents to claim a free Gamban licence for up to five years at no cost.
The initiative represents a significant expansion of the MGCB’s responsible gaming framework, providing residents with a practical tool to support their efforts to limit or eliminate access to online gambling.
“Michigan is committed to ensuring that the expansion of legal gaming comes with the strongest possible safeguards for our residents,” said MGCB executive director Henry Williams. “Our partnership with Gamban gives anyone who wants help a free, proven tool to block access to online gambling – instantly and across all their devices.”
Gamban restricts access to gambling websites and applications across all major devices and platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows and macOS, including unregulated and black market sites.
“We are delighted to partner with the Michigan Gaming Control Board to make Gamban free for people where cost might otherwise be a barrier,” said Gamban director of external affairs Matt Zarb-Cousin. “When someone takes the first step toward quitting gambling, they will be made aware of all the services available in the state via the Gamban app, while it works to block gambling sites and apps in the background. This approach has improved overall rates of abstinence and recovery in other jurisdictions.”
MGCB responsible gaming section manager Sandra Johnson added: “The Michigan Gaming Control Board works hard to deliver meaningful, accessible responsible gaming support to residents across the state. Gamban helps people take back control, and this partnership ensures that anyone in Michigan who wants that help can get it – free of charge.”