After High Early Demand, Michigan Purchases 100 Additional Free Gamban Licenses

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Michigan Gaming Control Board has purchased an additional 100 free Gamban licenses after local residents quickly claimed most of the initial batch.

Good to Know

• Over 80 of the first 100 free Gamban licenses were claimed shortly after the program launched.
• Gamban blocks gambling websites and apps across Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.
• Michigan residents do not have to join a self-exclusion program to claim their free license.

Michigan residents now have another opportunity to access free device-level gambling blocking software through the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The agency expanded the program after demand came in faster than anticipated during the first two weeks of release.

Gamban blocks access to online casinos, sports betting sites, poker, slots, social casinos, crypto gambling, NFT wagering and offshore gambling websites. A single license can cover an unlimited number of household devices, and the software works across all major operating systems.

MGCB Expands Access Beyond The Initial 100 Licenses

The MGCB first partnered with Gamban in April and offered free licenses valid for one to five years. The core goal was simple: remove cost as a barrier for people who want help limiting their access to online gambling.

MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams stated:

“The response from Michigan residents in the first two weeks of this program exceeded our expectations and demonstrates a genuine need for this resource in our communities. We moved quickly to secure an extra 100 licenses so that no resident seeking this kind of support is turned away. Michigan is committed to ensuring the expansion of legal gaming comes with the strongest possible protections for the people we serve.”

The additional licenses also fit into Michigan’s broader responsible gambling initiatives, as the state is one of the largest regulated iGaming markets in the U.S. The state already uses the Responsible Gaming Database for online self-exclusion, the Disassociated Persons List for Detroit casinos and the “Don’t Regret the Bet” public awareness campaign.

Williams further said:

“The strong response to this program shows us that residents want accessible, device-level support — and we intend to keep delivering this resource. These extra licenses mean more Michigan residents can take back control of their gambling access, completely free of charge.”

Residents can claim a free Gamban license through the state’s offer page, create a Gamban account, then install the software across all their personal devices. Live technical support is also available for anyone who needs help with setup.