Support for Unhindered Help Access: Matt Zarb-Cousin's Stance on Language Barriers
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Gambling's grip on Finland and Norway is relentless, but help is on the horizon: Gamban, an innovative solution for gambling addiction, is bolstering its efforts to break down language barriers. In a candid chat with our site, Matt Zarb-Cousin, Co-Founder of Gamban, shares the motivation behind the recent launch of Finnish and Norwegian versions, asserting "[Language should never be a barrier to seeking help.]"
Zarb-Cousin expounds on the importance of forging local alliances, the merits of complementing self-exclusion tools, and how personal struggles continue to inform Gamban's mission. This renewed commitment signifies Gamban's unwavering resolve to aid recovery journey-wherever and whenever it's needed.
Shedding the Language BarrierQ: Given the recent introduction of both Norwegian and Finnish for Gamban, why this specific push towards these languages?
Gambling permeates both Finland and Norway, and despite attempts to combat gambling-induced harm, many remain oblivious to practical solutions. In Finland, gambling persists despite regulations, while in Norway, unregulated sites present an ongoing threat to vulnerable individuals.
By introducing Gamban in Finnish and Norwegian, we're breaking down language hurdles, making it a breeze for locals to regain control through the resolution to quit gambling. After all, [language should never stand in the way of help-it should be readily available.]
Partnerships Pave the PathQ: You aim to collaborate with respected local companies-Veikkaus in Finland and Norsk Tipping in Norway. Will this approach extend to other companies once the markets shift to a license-based model?
We aspire to make Gamban freely accessible during self-exclusion, so if multiple operators are present in a market, we'd hope to forge partnerships with the multi-operator self-exclusion provider.
Making a DifferenceQ: How imperative are tools like Gamban for consumers, and what unique value does Gamban bring in terms of player protection compared to others?
If you resolve to quit online gambling, layering Gamban with self-exclusion is essential, as it validates the effectiveness of self-exclusion while blocking unregulated sites. Furthermore, our application guides users to resources such as gambling transaction blocking with banks and local treatment providers. The founders' lived experiences have been key to Gamban's product development, ensuring continuous support throughout the recovery journey.
Navigating the Finnish MarketQ: As Finland transitions to a fully regulated market based on individual licensees, what hurdles might player protection services such as Gamban face?
Via our collaboration with Veikkaus, a government-owned betting operator, Gamban becomes free for customers, even those at risk. Veikkaus champions a secure gambling environment, and Gamban constitutes a vital component in its strategy. Ideally, Gamban will remain accessible in Finland during the transition to individual licensees and beyond, as the multi-operator self-exclusion scheme is established.
Tracking Progress, Empowering RecoveryQ: How will Gamban evaluate the success of its endeavors in Finland and Norway over the coming months?
Gamban licenses have steadily gained traction, even prior to translations. Although each license is a sad testament to gambling-related harm, it's encouraging to know that we support those striving to quit, bolstering their efforts with the most effective tools.
With the addition of Finnish and Norwegian, Gamban now supports seven languages: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Finnish, and Norwegian. This expansion is a critical stride in making our services as widely accessible as possible–ensuring help is always within reach, regardless of language.
Empowerment, Access, and EaseQ: What goals do you have in mind with these respective launches?
Europe is wracked by gambling harm, and we aim to make quitting an effortless, seamless process for impacted individuals. By removing language barriers, we enable more people to access Gamban's trusted gambling-blocking solution, offering urgent solace and support to those in need.
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- As Gambling remains an issue in Finland and Norway, despite regulations and efforts to combat harm, Gamban's launch in Finnish and Norwegian is crucial in breaking down language barriers, enabling locals to access the solution more easily.
- In partnership with local companies like Veikkaus in Finland and Norsk Tipping in Norway, Gamban's mission is to make the tool freely accessible during self-exclusion, hoping to extend the approach to other companies once markets shift to a license-based model.
- With the addition of Finnish and Norwegian, Gamban now supports seven languages, ensuring its services are as widely accessible as possible–helping make help readily available for those struggling with gambling addiction across language barriers.
