Announcement: Launch of the Official Japanese Website for Gamban, the Online Gambling Blocking App
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official Japanese website for Gamban (https://gamban.jp), an application designed to block access to online gambling.
At the Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction, we believe Gamban can serve as a powerful support tool for individuals seeking recovery from the urge to engage in online gambling.
With the launch of the official Japanese website, it has become easier for Japanese users to access the app’s information and begin using it.
What is Gamban?
Gamban is a tool designed for individuals struggling with thoughts like “I want to stop gambling, but I can’t” or “I signed up without realizing it.”
It blocks access to over 190,000 gambling websites—including casinos and bookmakers—and more than 5,000 gambling apps across devices such as smartphones and PCs.
When impulses arise, Gamban acts as a physical barrier, helping protect the path to recovery.
The app is easy to use—just install it, and you’re protected, and there’s no need to worry about others finding out.
Gamban has been featured by global media outlets such as Forbes, BBC News, and the Daily Mirror.
Support from Our Society for Using Gamban
As part of our support for those seeking recovery, our society offers a program that covers the cost of using Gamban.
If you wish to use Gamban free of charge, we invite you to first join one of our online Zoom meetings.
Connecting with peers and walking the path of recovery together is vital—please consider using Gamban alongside our online meetings.
For details about our online Zoom meetings:
https://www.scga.jp/en/supporting-members/
We encourage you to try Gamban as a tool to support your recovery from gambling addiction.