As the hobby becomes more mainstream, collectors are increasingly exposed to digital environments that mirror gambling—from breaking apps to high-risk marketplace flipping. In response, Collectors MD has partnered with Gamban, a leading provider of online gambling blocking tools, to provide the community with a critical layer of protection.
Read Alyx Effron’s latest guest blog contribution on the official Gamban Blog: When Collecting Feels Like Gambling
What Is Gamban?
Gamban is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help people regain control by blocking access to gambling-related platforms and apps. It works across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices, and is trusted by individuals, treatment providers, and financial institutions around the world.
While originally built for traditional online gambling, Gamban now blocks a wide range of high-risk platforms, including:
- Whatnot
- Fanatics Live
- Cryptocurrency trading apps
- Social casinos
- And other apps that encourage real-money risk and compulsive behaviors
With just a few clicks, users can install Gamban and instantly restrict access to thousands of sites and apps—giving themselves space to reset, refocus, and regain control.
Why It Matters To The Hobby
The line between collecting and gambling has blurred.
Modern-day breaking apps and marketplaces use psychological triggers similar to those found in casinos—rapid-fire dopamine hits, spinning wheels, jackpot formats, and endless “one more shot” mechanics. For many collectors—especially younger hobbyists or those struggling with compulsive tendencies—this can quickly spiral out of control.
Gamban gives our community a proactive tool to push pause. Whether you’re looking for a temporary reset or long-term protection, this software offers a practical, stigma-free way to create space from digital environments that no longer serve your well-being.
What You’ll Find On This Page
Collectors MD has created this space to make it easy to learn more about Gamban and get started:
- Download / Register On Gamban Simple, fast installation across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Pricing & Free Trial Try Gamban free for 7 days before deciding to subscribe.
- What Gamban Blocks Gamban Is Available Worldwide, Blocking Thousands of Gambling Websites and Apps Globally.
- Gamban News & Articles A wide variety of news, articles and information about Gamban, the industry and their business, including our guest blog.
Our Shared Mission
This partnership is rooted in a shared belief: we don’t need to cancel the hobby—but we do need to protect the people in it. And that means giving collectors clear, accessible tools to interrupt harmful patterns before they spiral.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or out of control—you are not alone. Gamban is one of many tools available to help you reset and reconnect with the healthier side of collecting.
More Resources
- Join Our Weekly Peer-Support Group
- Check Out The Collectors MD Recovery Guide
- Learn About The Collectors MD Industry Reform Initative
- Follow Collectors MD On Social
- Get Help From Trusted Professionals
- Explore Additional Tools & Resources
- Collectors MD x Gamban Guest Blog
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