EveryMatrix, BetBlocker and the Responsible Gaming Foundation Malta join forces to translate BetBlocker into Maltese
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, Malta. Supporting safer gambling in Malta is the focus of a new partnership between EveryMatrix, BetBlocker and the Responsible Gaming Foundation. The collaboration will see BetBlocker expand its services to include a Maltese version of its award-winning blocking software.
This project is launched as part of European Safer Gambling Week 2024 to provide both an additional tool to support Maltese players looking to manage their access to gambling and to raise the profile of the free, anonymous to use, service BetBlocker provides within one of the key international hubs for the igaming industry.
Duncan Garvie, Founder and Trustee for BetBlocker, said: “One of the biggest challenges for BetBlocker is ensuring that a technologically complex app is as simple as possible for users to set-up. Currently, BetBlocker can take a user from download to blocked in under 2 minutes.
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But that is only the case where the user finds the set-up instructions easy to engage with.
“Where a user is able to access BetBlocker in the language that they are most confident in, the chances of them converting to an active block is far higher.
“We’re really grateful to EveryMatrix and the RGF for their partnership on this project. It significantly improves the options for Maltese players and will go a long way in terms of raising awareness of the support that BetBlocker offers amongst MGA licensees.
“We hope that in the future, the MGA will advance their player protection standards with the inclusion of requirement for licensees to signpost blocking software to ensure players are aware of this option.”
Jake Cachia, Head of Compliance, EveryMatrix, added: “We’re delighted to be able to support BetBlocker and the RGF with this important initiative in Malta, particularly in time for Safer Gambling Week.
“EveryMatrix is proud of its commitment to safer gambling and player protection while producing market leading gaming solutions, and partnerships such as underlining how crucial it is to keep making a difference.”
Kevin O’Neill, General Manager for the Responsible Gaming Foundation, shared these thoughts on the project:
“The Responsible Gaming Foundation is proud to collaborate with BetBlocker and Everymatrix on this initiative, furthering our mission to support safer gambling practices in Malta.
Translating BetBlocker into Maltese is a significant step towards accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that players can effectively manage their gambling habits in their native language.
This project demonstrates the power of partnerships in enhancing player protection and underscores the importance of providing players with tools that promote responsible decision-making. As we launch this initiative during European Safer Gambling Week 2024, we remain committed to contributing to an environment where innovative solutions, such as BetBlocker, can meaningfully impact safeguarding our community.”
About BetBlocker
BetBlocker is a UK-registered charity that provides users with a free-to-use app that can block their device from accessing over 85k gambling websites and 1.5k gambling apps.
The service can be used anonymously and supports tens of thousands of active users every day.
About EveryMatrix
EveryMatrix delivers iGaming software, solutions, content and services for casino, sports betting, payments, and affiliate management to global Tier 1 operators as well as to newer brands. The platform is highly modular, scalable, and compliant, allowing operators to choose the optimal
EveryMatrix solution and combine with third-party and in-house technology and capabilities.
EveryMatrix empowers clients to unleash bold ideas and deliver outstanding player experiences in regulated markets. The company has more than 1,100 employees across 15 offices in 15 countries and serves 300+ customers worldwide, including the regulated U.S. market.
EveryMatrix is a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries Association. In September 2023 it became the first iGaming supplier to receive WLA Safer Gambling Certification.
EveryMatrix is proud of its commitment to safer gambling and player protection whilst producing market leading gaming solutions.
Learn more at www.everymatrix.com
About Responsible Gaming Foundation
The Responsible Gaming Foundation aims to create a broader awareness of the possible causes and consequences of excessive gambling and/or excessive gaming, to promote responsibility and provide the necessary support and advice to problem gamblers and/or problem gamers with their dependents in their recovery efforts.
