We are excited and proud to announce our new partner and main sponsor! WELCOME @gambanapp ⚡️ This is the first sponsorship in esports/sports focused on harm prevention in gambling- we may be small, but together we can create meaningful impact 1/5 👇
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Why? Gambling logos dominate the scene, more than 80% of top 50 CS2 teams are sponsored by casinos or betting companies. Most of these are offshore, lacking age checks and proper self-exclusion. Our goal is simple, inspire positive change and support those in need 2/5
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Gambans vision "For ten years, Gamban has helped people block access to gambling on their devices and begin their recovery,” said Matt Zarb-Cousin a co-founder of Gamban. “Partnering with a team that rejects gambling sponsorship entirely is a powerful first step. We hope this
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What Gamban & ECSTATIC will do: 1. Launch a community Discord hub offering anonymous peer groups, expert talks, useful tools and support to anyone wanting to stop gambling. Because seeking help should be easy & stigma-free, especially for younger gamers who feel out of place
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The future Although gambling is heavily engrained in the scene and always has, we aim to prove that success without gambling sponsors is possible - while helping many people along the way. For gambling to become less prevalent in our space, a key challenge is unlocking this
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@ecstaticCS @gambanapp W I'm grateful to see an esports team partnering with a brand like this. I’ve had so many friends and people in my community outside of CS affected by gambling❤️
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@ecstaticCS @gambanapp Awesome! I hope other teams can find sponsors that aren’t gambling related here soon as well.
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@ecstaticCS @gambanapp New fan here <3 wish more teams could do this. ive had problems with gambling in the past (and somewhat in the present) and im glad more people are stepping up and supporting the prevention of online gambling. love this step and i hope more people can take the extra steps left.
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@ecstaticCS @gambanapp I support this. Gambling is something that almost ruined me. Its fucked up u can get to gambling if u are under 18 so fast without any document etc.
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