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GamblePause, a Nigeria-based organization, has been announced as the Safer Gambling Charity Partner for a number of flagship events hosted by the company, including ICE Barcelona, IGB Affiliate Barcelona, and IGB L!VE London. This collaboration will remain in effect for a number of flagship events hosted by this company.
The GamblePause is an independent social enterprise whose aim is to mitigate the negative impacts of gambling in the African region, which is depicted as being on the rise concerning online gaming, especially among the young generation. The social enterprise gets an international podium through the partnership with Clarion Gaming to influence the online gaming industry concerning responsible gaming practices.
GamblePause’s Mission and International Collaboration
Founded by Ladipo Abiose Akolade, the organization, GamblePause, works on prevention, education, and recovery as pertains to gambling harm. According to Akolade, the role of the organization is based on enabling as well as industry accountability.
“Our goal is to ensure that people make informed decisions, while influencing industry practices and public policies toward responsible gambling standards”, Akolade said.
He further emphasized the organization’s international reach and collaborative approach:
“We also collaborate with partners in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, who work on a voluntary basis and provide training to our team, enabling the delivery of standardized recovery services to those we support. Our focus is on African countries facing rapid growth in online gambling, particularly among young people.”
A key differentiator of GamblePause is its commitment to accessibility. As Akolade highlighted: “We are proud to be the first organization in Africa to offer free support for gambling-related rehabilitation, removing financial barriers to care and ensuring help reaches those who need it most.”
Why the Partnership with Clarion Gaming Matters
For GamblePause, the agreement with Clarion Gaming represents more than visibility—it marks a milestone in validation and scale. Akolade described the partnership as transformative for the organization’s future.
According to Akolade, this agreement with Clarion Gaming is a historic milestone and a powerful validation of our work. “The partnership gives us a global platform to amplify the responsible gambling message across Africa and strengthens our credibility”, he stated.
He added that the partnership opens doors for direct engagement with industry leaders:
“It also allows direct engagement with industry leaders to advance more responsible and sustainable gambling practices. It is a huge moment for GamblePause, and we cannot wait to officially launch this partnership in Barcelona.”
Expanding Impact Across Africa
Looking ahead, GamblePause intends to leverage the partnership to significantly expand its reach and impact across the African continent. The organization plans to scale awareness campaigns, strengthen rehabilitation pathways, and deepen education initiatives aimed at operators, regulators, and communities.
“As a result of this partnership, we will be able to expand awareness campaigns about gambling harm across Africa, strengthen rehabilitation pathways, provide evidence-based responsible gambling education for operators, regulators, and communities in Africa and internationally, and engage policymakers and industry leaders to reinforce player protection and harm prevention policies on the continent”, Akolade concluded.
Through this collaboration, Clarion Gaming and GamblePause signal a growing global commitment to embedding responsible gambling practices into the industry’s future, particularly in emerging markets where regulation, education, and player protection are increasingly critical.
Source: iGaming Brasil
