In a thrilling beginning to 2026, BetBlocker reveals that its anonymous and free-to-use gambling management and blocking software is now accessible for native Greek speakers.
The BetBlocker team starts 2026 with an ongoing commitment to the charity’s growth into new languages. The driving forces at BetBlocker have long acknowledged that offering customized assistance in native languages is crucial for their users to maintain complete control over their gambling behaviors. Only at that point can gambling-related harms be averted. The recently launched Greek language edition is a significant contribution to the variety of languages already offered by the charity. Having more than 13 million Greek speakers documented globally is significant.
Although there has not been any recent comprehensive studies on the prevalence of problem gambling behaviors in the Greek population, a journal article released in 2019 by the National Library of Medicine indicated that:
2.4% of participants fulfilled the criteria for gambling problems. Male gender, being part of a minority, residing with one’s family of origin, low education, and minimal to no income were identified as risk factors for the disorder.
This emphasizes the necessity of offering both free and language-specific editions of BetBlocker’s software to at-risk native Greek speakers.
The BetBlocker team appreciates the assistance from EveryMatrix and Christina Theophilos, who contributed to translating the app.
Jake Cachia, Head of Compliance for EveryMatrix had this to say about the collaboration: “EveryMatrix is proud to partner with BetBlocker and support the Greek translation of the app. With BetBlocker now available in Greek, people in Greece can access the tool in their own language, making it easier to take practical steps to pause, stop, or reduce their gambling if they need to.”
Ms. Theophilos added: “As a Greek-Canadian with close family ties in Greece, it was an honour and a privilege to translate the BetBlocker app into Greek. Many people are unaware that they are gambling on illegal websites that offer no player protection and can cause serious financial and emotional harm, and while statistics suggest that at least 2.4% of the population may experience gambling addiction, the true number of individuals and families affected is likely much higher and often hidden.
I sincerely hope that operators will signpost BetBlocker.org to those in need, as this free tool allows individuals to self-exclude and block access to both licensed and illegal gambling websites, helping them regain a sense of control while they are in treatment and recovery, and until a national self-exclusion framework is fully in place—offering hope, dignity, and protection to all those who need it most.”
BetBlocker’s Chief of Safer Gambling Partnerships, Pedro Romero, was keen to recognise the value of the freshly launched Greek language version of the app: “Supporting people in their native language is not a “nice to have”, it is often the difference between someone successfully reaching a blocked state and giving up part way through set up. Blocking software can be technically involved, requiring multiple manual changes to device settings, and many people seek out this support when they are already under stress or at a point of crisis, so clarity and familiarity of language matters.
Language support also helps communities who can be underserved by national services, including people living as minorities in other countries, migrants, international workers, and anyone who cannot comfortably navigate technical instructions in the majority language. By prioritising localisation, not just direct translation, we help ensure BetBlocker is accessible, usable, and respectful across cultures, and easier for local partners to signpost effectively within the communities they support.”
