Gambling blocker software provider Gamban has had to clarify its identity after users started confusing its harm-reduction service with Gambana, an online casino run by JJam Holdings Ltd. The name similarity has caught out people actively trying to avoid gambling sites, which raises some uncomfortable questions about due diligence on both sides.

Clear Waters

Gamban's made this crystal clear: there's zero commercial relationship between the blocker and the casino. The company's urging its userbase to double-check web addresses carefully, particularly those relying on its service as part of their recovery strategy. If anyone's made the mistake of landing on Gambana thinking they were accessing their blocker, Gamban wants to know about it.

It's a tricky spot, frankly. People using gambling-blocking tools are often in a vulnerable position, trying to maintain distance from temptation. A typo or moment of confusion could completely undermine that effort. Gamban's support team is standing by for anyone who needs clarification or has encountered the mix-up firsthand.

Broader Push for Harm Prevention

The warning sits within Gamban's wider work on gambling harm reduction. The company's been active on social media sharing recovery stories, including accounts from users who've hit major milestones like 700 days gambling-free. These posts combine personal testimony with practical techniques such as urge surfing, designed to help people sit with cravings without acting on them.

Beyond messaging, Gamban has formed partnerships with sports organisations and regulators. A deal with semi-professional club Lewes FC for the 2026/2027 season pairs a club long skeptical of betting sponsorships with a blocker provider, aiming to educate supporters about gambling-related risks. The club's been campaigning against gambling advertising in football since 2019, making it a natural ally.

Gamban also worked with Michigan's gambling regulator earlier this year to support player self-exclusion schemes. The emphasis on partnership suggests the company sees harm prevention as collaborative work, not just a software-side problem.

The Other Side

Gambana, meanwhile, has been promoting its own platform openly. They rolled out a VIP rewards program in April with deposit bonuses, rakeback, and free spins. The site offers crypto casino games, sports betting, and cryptocurrency trading. There's no suggestion of wrongdoing on their part, but the name proximity remains awkward for anyone trying to steer clear of gambling entirely.