# Digital tools for gambling addiction prevention > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-tools-for-gambling-addiction-prevention > Updated: 2026-08-21T15:34:22.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 2. New digital tools are being introduced to combat gambling addiction and manage betting exposure. Gamble-Pause, in partnership with WorldGaming, has launched the Gamble-Pause App, described as the first Pan-African application designed to address public health concerns like financial instability and mental health issues caused by mobile betting. The app utilizes a protection system called the ‘Pan-African Guard’ to block access to both authorized and unauthorized offshore operators for at least one year. It also employs an intelligence system to update a database of illegal gaming operators and limits access to prediction markets. In a similar effort to manage exposure, Gamban provides cross-device blocking software for mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. The service includes technical support for installation and license management, with pricing structures that vary based on subscription length, the number of devices, and regional taxes. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Gamban provides gambling blocking software and support Gamban offers cross-device gambling blocking software, with support available for technical issues and pricing models based on device coverage and plan duration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gamban-provides-gambling-blocking-software-and-support ### 2026-08-18: Gamble-Pause launches first Pan-African gambling blocking app Gamble-Pause has launched the first Pan-African app to combat harmful gambling, featuring a protection system to block access to both authorized and illegal offshore operators for at least one year. 55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/online-gaming-platforms-and-roulette-operator-analysis --- Cite as: Digital tools for gambling addiction prevention. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-tools-for-gambling-addiction-prevention