Responsible Online Gaming Association and BetBlocker announce partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Responsible Online Gaming Association, an independent association representing 90% of the legal U.S. sports betting industry by handle, and BetBlocker, today announced a partnership to promote the adoption of BetBlocker’s free blocking software across the United States.

BetBlocker software allows players to voluntarily restrict themselves from over 118,400 gambling operator websites and 1,500 gambling apps, including both regulated and unregulated sites. This pivotal collaboration marks a strong step forward in providing the necessary support to players who have decided to restrict their play.

“ROGA was established to raise the standard for responsible online gaming through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to evidence-based practices,” said Dr. Jennifer Shatley, Executive Director of ROGA. “Making resources like BetBlocker more visible and accessible is one way we put that mission into action. We’re equipping individuals with practical tools that support their decisions and well-being.”

Through this collaboration, ROGA will prominently feature BetBlocker’s free blocking software on its website and promote the platform across ROGA channels. ROGA will also work directly with its eight member operators to explore ways they can make BetBlocker available to their customers.

"We’re delighted to partner with the Responsible Online Gaming Association to expand access to BetBlocker across the United States. This collaboration will help tens of thousands of people take meaningful steps to manage their relationship with gambling, regardless of where or how they play,” said Duncan Garvie, Founder of BetBlocker. “By working with ROGA and its member operators, we’re removing barriers to support and making it easier for people to access the tools they need—freely, anonymously, and on their own terms."

Removing Barriers, Empowering Players
The BetBlocker app enables players to block access for a specified length of time across thousands of sites and apps, and across all their devices, in under two minutes, and offers support in more languages than any other tool of its kind. As a completely free and anonymous program, BetBlocker removes financial and social barriers that too often prevent those experiencing problem gambling from accessing timely support. Aligned with ROGA’s commitment to supporting personalized solutions for players, BetBlocker will soon be releasing a scheduling tool that allows players to plan ahead and schedule restrictions for the times that they anticipate needing them.

This collaboration builds on ROGA’s existing commitment to ensuring players who express the need to take a break from gaming are supported across the online gaming industry.?Along with the BetBlocker partnership, ROGA is developing a data clearinghouse program that will enable self-exclusion across all its member operators. Once the data clearinghouse is live, BetBlocker will serve as an essential complementary resource to ensure that players are protected across regulated and unregulated sites.