BetBlocker adds simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Vietnamese support

Update is backed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and timed for Responsible Gaming Education Month 2026.

BetBlocker has released simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Vietnamese language versions of its free gambling blocking and management software, supported by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). The charity said the update aligns with Responsible Gaming Education Month 2026 in the US.

BetBlocker said the MGC supported the language rollout to help expand access for residents who do not speak English at home. The release cited state language use data, stating that more than 50% of Massachusetts residents speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish and Portuguese the most prevalent, followed by Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin). BetBlocker is already available in Spanish and Portuguese.

According to the release, the goal is to reduce friction for users seeking gambling harm support by offering the software in a user’s first language, and to provide no-cost access to residents who may otherwise be underserved.

Pedro Romero, Chief of SG Partnerships, at BetBlocker, said: “Language should never be a barrier to accessing support for gambling related harm. We’re delighted to work with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to launch BetBlocker in Chinese and Vietnamese for Responsible Gaming Education Month, helping us reach more underserved communities across the US, with a completely free and anonymous tool, to help people in their recovery journey.”