BetBlocker has been given the status of a charity in the United Kingdom. Created and launched by ThePOGG, this app has been designed to…
…help problem gamblers solve their problems and reduce the impact of gambling on their lives. So far, it has proven to have plenty of potential.
Reducing Problem Gambling:
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has been working hard on reforming the regulated markets of the United Kingdom in a way that creates…
…a more supportive environment for players fighting problem gambling issues. As a matter of fact, the entire national gambling policy has been changed very recently to accommodate this goal.
ThePOGG, an alternative dispute mediation service, has launched the BetBlocker app, whose main purpose is to help players deal with their problem gambling habits. Namely, the app…
…allows players to self-exclude from playing slot games or other content by restricting their access to more than 6,700 betting websites.
This library of domains includes online casino operators who are both licensed and those who aren’t licensed by the UKGC.
Official Statements:
Duncan Garvie, ThePOGG.com manager, commented: “We started BetBlocker to assist vulnerable players who were complaining to our service about gambling operators. The project has proved to be far more popular than we ever expected and has expanded far beyond the original user base it was intended to help. It has become abundantly clear that the service that BetBlocker offers is one that a large number of people could benefit from.”
Being classified as a charity gives this app a green light to seek out partners and investors who would are dedicated to responsible gambling cause. Fortunately, there are numerous such entities in the industry.
“There are many organizations, both charitable and businesses, within the gambling industry that see providing assistance to those experiencing gambling addiction as a priority and we have no doubt that cooperation with other groups will help ensure that BetBlocker continues to grow and develop in a manner that ensures that it offers the most useful service possible,” Garvie said.
He further stated that the app will also be taking donations from players interested in helping the cause. However, while appreciative of such donations, the team behind this app has…
…stated that the best way to help the charity is through the Amazon Smile program.
This program was set up as an affiliate system for charities where they get a unique Amazon affiliate link. Once items are bought using the said link, the charity gets a percentage of every sale.
By putting this out there, BetBlocker is hoping to encourage their users to shop on Amazon using their link, and thus help the charity much more than they could with one time donations.
The Amazon Smile program combined with dedicated partnerships made with companies interested in the cause are expected to keep the app free and allow it to thrive long term.
Source:”BetBlocker approved as a UK charity” https://www.igamingbusiness.com/news/betblocker-approved-uk-charity. iGaming Business.November 18, 2019.
