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GambleAlert
Category	Support community
Founded	June 3, 2021
Address	Ibadan, Nigeria
Official website	https://gamblealert.org
Help and Support
Help & Support settings	Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session
Helpline hours	24/7
Helpline number	+2349162957989
Email	[email protected]
Social Media
Instagram	Visit
Facebook	Visit
LinkedIn	Visit
X (Twitter)	Visit
Last Updated	16.03.2026

Latest revision as of 09:51, 16 March 2026

GambleAlert is a Nigerian non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for responsible gambling and providing support for gambling addiction.

What is GambleAlert

GambleAlert is an independent charitable organization that addresses the public health challenges of gambling addiction in Nigeria and across Africa. It operates through voluntary donations from the gambling industry to deliver education, training, and clinical assistance for affected individuals.^[1]

Role in the Industry

The organization acts as a bridge between gaming operators, regulators, and public health experts to enforce responsible gaming practices. GambleAlert provides empirical research on gambling behaviors, such as studies on underage betting in Lagos and the severe risks of daily sports betting . Furthermore, it partners with major betting companies like BetKing and serves as the official responsible gaming helpline for 15 to 20 Nigerian gaming platforms.

History and Reach

Year	Event
April 2021	GambleAlert was founded
September 2021	Partnered with Gamban to give Nigerians a device-level tool to block access to gambling sites and apps^[2]
2025	Moved into a systems-response role for gambling harm in Nigeria, with increased engagement volume and data enabling more targeted interventions, regulatory insight, and industry accountability^[3]

The organization operates in a market where, according to reports, approximately 60 million Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 40 actively gamble on sports.

Support Options

Support Option	Description
24/7 Helpline	Provides immediate assistance and access to professional therapy sessions for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Call +2349162957989 (free).
Education	Events and symposiums to raise awareness about gambling addiction and responsible gambling.
Health system coordination	Works alongside health departments, public health agencies, local authorities, and voluntary sector organizations to ensure referral routes and care pathways are in place in Nigeria
Gamban partnership	Callers can access a 7-day free trial or low-cost monthly Gamban subscription to block gambling sites at the device level
Parental Resources	Supplies resources specifically designed to help parents recognize the signs of underage problem gambling.

GambleAlert Reviews

In 2025, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health described GambleAlert as a "game changer" for taking on gambling giants and pushing for mandatory addiction support. Industry leaders also commend the organization for providing effective, evidence-based interventions that address operators' pain points while actively helping players.^[4]

GambleAlert Alternatives

Community	Country	Help for Problem Gambling
Gam-Anon	Global	Find a meeting
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)	Global	Find a meeting
SMART Recovery	Global	Find a meeting
GamblePause	NG	Find local support

References

[1] ttps://gamblealert.org/about/

[2] ttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/the-gamble-alert-tackling-gaming-harm-and-promotion-self-exclusion-in-nigeria/

[3] ttps://africangambit.com/nigerian-stakeholders-urge-stronger-responsible-gaming-measures/

[4] ttps://igamingafrika.com/exclusive-fisayo-oke-on-advocacy-enforcement-and-the-future-of-responsible-gaming-in-nigeria/

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 | type          = Support community
 | founded       = 2021
-| address       = 132, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Liberty Junction, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
+| address       = Ibadan, Nigeria
 | website       = https://gamblealert.org
 | settings      = Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session
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 == GambleAlert Alternatives ==
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
-! Community
+! Community !! Country !! Help for Problem Gambling
-! Website
-|-
-| SMART Recovery
-| [https://smartrecovery.org/ smartrecovery.org]
-|-
-| GambleAware
-| [https://www.gambleaware.org/ gambleaware.org]
 |-
-| Gamblers Anonymous
+| [[gambling/help/gam-anon|Gam-Anon]] || Global || [https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory/international-meetings Find a meeting]
-| [https://gamblersanonymous.org/ gamblersanonymous.org]
 |-
-| Gam-Anon
+| [[gambling/help/ga|Gamblers Anonymous (GA)]] || Global || [https://gamblersanonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ Find a meeting]
-| [https://www.gam-anon.org/ gam-anon.org]
 |-
-| GamCare
+| [[gambling/help/smartrecovery|SMART Recovery]] || Global || [https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/meetings Find a meeting]
-| [https://gamcare.org.uk gamcare.org.uk]
 |-
-| Evive Community (GamTalk)
+| [[gambling/help/gamblepause|GamblePause]] || NG || [https://www.gamblepause.com/local-support Find local support]
-| [https://www.getevive.com/ getevive.com]
-|-
-| BetKnowMore (BKM)
-| [https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ betknowmoreuk.org]
-|-
-| Gordon Moody
-| [https://adferiad.org/ adferiad.org]
-|-
-| GamblePause
-| [https://www.gamblepause.com gamblepause.com]
 |}
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