SHOMEDIAGamban has announced plans to restore free use of its gambling-blocking software in England, following a change in government-backed prevention funding. SBC News reported the announcement on November 6. The service had moved to a paid subscription after a restructuring of support, while free availability in Wales was restored through a separate arrangement.
The UK's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities lists Gamban for a provisional allocation of £2,714,063 covering the 2026–2028 funding period. The updated government table totals approximately £39.7 million for 40 organisations. Crucially, the government states that allocations are provisional and subject to grant agreements. No verified date has been announced for when free licences will become available to every eligible user in England.
Gamban blocks access to gambling sites at the device level. It is not identical to national self-exclusion through GAMSTOP, although the tools can complement one another. The announcement specifically concerns England; it should not be described as a free worldwide rollout or automatically extended to Scotland.
For betting operators and affiliates, the development underscores the role of gambling-harm prevention tools in the UK market. It does not itself change licensing or advertising rules. Campaign teams still need to respect responsible-gambling standards, age restrictions and the applicable requirements of each advertising platform.
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