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(AsiaGameHub) –   A new partnership between the national gambling helpline Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním and BetBlocker, a charity that provides free, anonymous gambling-blocking software, will result in the software extending its services to include the Slovak language.

Interest from the Slovakian public is already considerable. BetBlocker has already assisted hundreds of users from Slovakia this year and is projected to nearly double its user base in the country over the same period.

Similar to trends observed elsewhere, Slovakia has witnessed a notable increase in recent years in the number of people seeking help for gambling-related harm. In July 2025, the Slovak national self-exclusion registry (RVO) surpassed 20,000 registered users for the first time. Furthermore, an August 2025 report from the Institute of Gambling Regulation in Slovakia (IPRHH) raised concerns that up to 300,000 Slovaks use illegal gambling sites, with 13.1% of survey respondents admitting they did so to bypass an RVO exclusion.

The BetBlocker app effectively blocks access to both regulated and unregulated gambling sites, providing users with a more powerful tool to maintain their restrictions.

BetBlocker’s Founder and Trustee, Duncan Garvie, commented:

“We are delighted to be collaborating with Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním to bring our support to Slovakia. Partnering with local organizations to raise awareness of BetBlocker’s services is the most effective strategy for connecting with those who need it. National support groups possess a deep understanding of their communities and the most effective ways to communicate that our small team could not replicate on its own.

We are already seeing a rapid increase in the adoption of BetBlocker in Slovakia. This partnership will accelerate that growth, guaranteeing that thousands more individuals, along with their families and loved ones, have another resource for finding assistance.

We extend our sincere gratitude to

Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním for enabling us to communicate more effectively with those affected by gambling harm in Slovakia.”

Erik Kovac, a psychologist with the Slovak gambling helpline Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním,

added:

“BetBlocker is a primary tool we suggest to callers who contact our helpline and wish to restrict their online gambling. It is an excellent initiative, and we appreciate this partnership.”