BetBlocker and ROGA Team Up for Free Software
BetBlocker software is being promoted by the Responsible Online Gaming Association in the US
Responsible Online Gaming Association helps BetBlocker promote its software banning tool.
Key Facts:
- Responsible Online Gaming Association and BetBlocker are cooperating to provide software that bans apps from devices.
- ROGA is comprised of 8 betting companies, including FanDuel and BetMGM.
- BetBlocker prohibits most casino and sports betting apps from being installed on PCs and phones.
An organization made up of several of the largest betting companies in the United States and committed to responsible gambling, has committed to promote an important tool.
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) is using its clout to make the BetBlocker software available in US markets. The software allows consumers to block betting apps and websites on their computers, laptops, and phones.
The ROGA is comprised of eight gaming conglomerates: Bally’s, BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet, and PENN Entertainment. The non-profit group educates consumers about responsible gaming and provides tools.
BetBlocker is the leading software company that provides a tool that prohibits loading legal and unregulated betting apps and websites. The company welcomes the additional support of the ROGA.
The single most effective way for BetBlocker to reach the audience that stand to benefit from our tool is via partnerships with the industry. ROGA represents a [coordination] by the US industry to improve responsible gaming standards throughout the sector. Having their backing for the BetBlocker project is a significant step forward for our organisation and will ensure that people who want support to structure where and when they can play online will be able to do so anonymously and for free.– Duncan Garvie/BetBlocker, Founder
In most cases, BetBlocker can be loaded on a device easily and immediately block hundreds of betting websites and betting apps. The protection is good against online casinos, sportsbooks, sweepstakes casinos, social casino apps, lottery websites, and more.
BetBlocker is free to download in the United States. According to the company, more than 5 million copies have been installed on devices.
An Incentive to Display a Commitment to Responsible Gambling
The action by the ROGA makes sense in the US’s climate of rapid growth in gaming. In recent months, states have also been active in policing unregulated gaming apps and sites.
Gaming companies possess powerful business incentives to promote Responsible Gaming (RG) and educate users about problem gambling. While a moral obligation exists, the primary driver is strategic sustainability.
A customer base plagued by addiction offers only short-term gains before collapsing, so a healthy player ecosystem is crucial for long-term profitability.
In addition, a reputation for predatory practices can deter the broader, more stable market of casual players essential for online gaming growth.
This financial self-interest is now powerfully reinforced by regulatory demands. State governments controlling market access and operating licenses are escalating pressure on operators to prove commitment to consumer welfare.
This is not a simple suggestion but a firm condition for maintaining their licenses.
Members of the ROGA must integrate accessible tools like deposit limits, cool-off periods, and clear self-exclusion mechanisms directly into their platforms.
Proactively implementing these safeguards allows operators to satisfy regulators, protect their brand, and foster a more durable customer base essential for future success in an increasingly scrutinized industry.
