BetBlocker Launches Serbian Language Support in Partnership with Gamblers Connect
BetBlocker, a non-profit organisation providing a free self-exclusion tool for those struggling with gambling, has added Serbian to its list of supported languages. The move, enabled through a partnership with Gamblers Connect, aims to improve access to responsible gambling resources for Serbian-speaking users, both within the country and across the diaspora.
Expanding Reach to Serbian-Speaking Users
By introducing a Serbian-language version of its app, BetBlocker is responding to a long-standing need for multilingual support in responsible gambling services. The update makes the tool more accessible to roughly 10 million Serbian speakers globally – 7 million in Serbia and another 3 million abroad.
The charity cited a 2018 study published in International Gambling Studies, which estimated that 0.5% of the Serbian population struggles with gambling-related issues. With sports betting on the rise, the risk of harm is particularly acute, especially in markets where safer gambling resources remain limited.
A Step Forward in Harm Reduction
The translation was carried out with the help of Gamblers Connect, a leading affiliate platform. The company provided its services pro bono, underscoring its commitment to player safety. Gamblers Connect founder Gjorgje Ristikj welcomed the initiative:
“I’m glad to see our collaboration with BetBlocker continuing in such a positive and impactful way. Launching the Serbian version is a meaningful step forward and we’re proud to support responsible gambling initiatives that truly make a difference.”
Duncan Garvie, founder of BetBlocker, praised the collaboration and highlighted the broader implications of the launch.
“Serbia doesn’t currently have the range of support options for people looking to stop or manage their gambling, so this is a substantial step forward in terms of harm minimisation.”
BetBlocker allows users to block access to thousands of gambling websites and apps across their devices for a chosen period. The tool is entirely free and does not track user activity – factors that have contributed to its growing adoption globally.
