Key Moments:
- Kenya surpassed 10,000 active BetBlocker users in 2025, leading the African continent
- South Africa also reached over 10,000 active users in 2025, marking it as the seventh country to hit this milestone
- BetBlocker unveiled the Scheduler tool during Safer Gambling Week, introducing early intervention options for users
Surging Adoption Across Kenya and South Africa
BetBlocker, the registered charity offering digital self-exclusion tools for online gambling, has experienced dramatic user growth across Africa. Kenya made history in 2025 as the first nation on the continent to register more than 10,000 active users. Shortly after, South Africa matched this achievement, underlining a growing preference for harm-prevention solutions within the region.
The organization has also surpassed a significant global benchmark, announcing over a quarter of a million active users for the year. According to BetBlocker, these increases demonstrate a rising global recognition of digital tools designed to support responsible gambling.
Expansion Reflected in New User Milestones
South Africa’s entry into the “10,000 user club” marks it as the seventh country globally to exceed this threshold. This milestone joins one other African country, alongside representation from Europe, North America, and South America, emphasizing the accelerating international demand for harm-prevention technology.
“It’s amazing to me to see the way that BetBlocker is spreading. Countries that we’ve been unable to dedicate any resources to are still engaging with our support in absolutely astronomical numbers. So we’re very happy to welcome our African family into our community,” says Duncan Garvie, Founder of BetBlocker.
Scheduler Tool Introduced for Early Intervention
Timed with Safer Gambling Week, BetBlocker has introduced its Scheduler tool, offering users an innovative way to proactively manage gambling activity. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on blocking services following a crisis, the Scheduler empowers users to plan and customize their restrictions in advance.
This tool enables participants to build personalized schedules, selecting weekly profiles or choosing specific days for self-exclusion. The flexible framework supports varying behavioral patterns and gives users targeted control – whether to block access the week after payday, during high-risk in-play betting, or to establish curfews.
User Options for Personalized Protection
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Weekly Profiles | Create recurring schedules to manage access across the week |
| Custom Day Blocks | Set specific days for timed self-exclusion to match individual habits |
| Scenario-Based Blocking | Block access post-payday, during sports matches, or on work nights for added control |
BetBlocker’s adoption model continues to offer free and anonymous protection, allowing users to tailor their experience while safeguarding their privacy.
Strong Demand Reflects Expanding Reach
Increasing sign-ups in Kenya and South Africa are clear evidence of growing interest in proactive gambling management technologies across Africa. The scaling user base highlights not only demand in these markets but also the larger trend of global engagement with BetBlocker’s harm-prevention platform.
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Daniel Williams
