Michigan Extends Free Gamban Licensing for Gambling Block Tool

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has extended its complimentary Gamban initiative by acquiring 100 more licenses, in response to high initial demand from state residents.

More Than 80 Licenses Snapped Up in Two Weeks

The regulatory body stated that over 80 of the first 100 licenses offered were taken within a mere two weeks of the program’s launch—an obvious indication that residents are eager for useful tools to restrict their access to gambling in everyday life.

Gamban is a widely used software tool that blocks gambling by restricting access to gambling sites and apps across key operating systems such as Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.

The tool is built to be hard to uninstall once set up, establishing a steady barrier between users and online gambling materials.

Every license covers an unlimited number of devices in a single household, and users get access to live technical help for installation and setup. The program is free for Michigan residents and doesn’t require joining a formal self-exclusion program.

“Most Robust Safeguards Possible”

The MGCB launched this initiative last month as part of its wider responsible gaming plan, aiming to eliminate financial and technical hurdles for those wanting to better manage their gambling behaviors.

Executive Director Henry Williams noted that the program’s response had gone beyond expectations, adding that the early adoption showed a genuine need in communities throughout the state.

“We moved fast to obtain an extra 100 licenses to ensure no resident seeking this type of support is denied. Michigan is dedicated to making sure that the growth of legal gaming is accompanied by the strongest feasible safeguards for the individuals we serve.”

The regulator also cited national data from the National Council on Problem Gambling, which puts the number of Americans meeting gambling addiction criteria at roughly 2%. Officials stated this figure underscores the need to make protective tools widely accessible.

Gamban also restricts access to offshore and unregulated platforms, such as casino games, sports betting, poker, social casino applications, and newer digital betting formats.