BetBlocker, one of the most dedicated responsible gambling advocates in the industry, has launched a dedicated Japanese language version of its cutting-edge player-support tool.
The leading UK and US charity, BetBlocker, is on a mission to provide its free and entirely anonymous blocking software in as many languages as possible.
This is why the latest addition of a Japanese language option takes this esteemed charity one step closer to its goal of catering to all users in their native tongues.
As a result, the hard-working team at BetBlocker is delighted that they have been able to develop several new language versions of their tool at the start of 2025.
Understanding how vital it is to the prevention of gambling harms that users can demonstrate control over their gambling habits, BetBlocker fully recognizes the need to offer services in as many native languages of their users as possible.
To this end, BetBlocker is on a constant mission to add new language versions in 2025.
Given that in 2020 the number of native Japanese language speakers amounted to around 123 million people, the need to introduce a version in Japanese was nothing but crucial.
In 2024, the journal BMC Public Health published the results of a study into the national burden of gambling in Japan and concluded that of 126.8 million Japanese citizens, 39 million had gambled in 2019.
Of that 39 million, the BMC Public Health revealed that 4.4 million experienced financial harm as a result of gambling. It is, therefore, of crucial importance that BetBlocker’s gambling management tools be made available in Japanese.
The release of the Japanese version of BetBlocker’s software has been made possible due to the support of one man, Kenta Shintani.
BetBlocker is forever grateful to Mr. Shintani for taking on this translation project free of charge and thanks him profusely for his philanthropy. There is no doubt that his work will benefit the lives of many Japanese nationals.
Founder and Trustee for BetBlocker, Duncan Garvie, was asked for a comment on this latest language release update, and he wasn’t holding back on compliments in his thanks to Mr. Shintani:
BetBlocker has managed to translate its services into many languages and has significantly accelerated the rollout of new language support over the last 6 months. However, the vast majority of our support has been focused on languages originating in Europe. Being able to extend the service to an important Asian community is a significant milestone for BetBlocker, helping us move towards the truly international ethos that the service has always wanted. We’re very honoured to have the support of civic-minded citizens like Mr. Shintani. Their support invariably has a positive impact on hundreds of lives every single day, ensuring that the people of Japan can access the support that blocking software offers.
