Why we exist
Because everyone deserves access to clear, honest, structured support when gambling becomes a problem.
Our mission
To provide accessible, dignified digital support for people affected by gambling problems — helping them take concrete steps toward change, at their own pace, without shame or judgment.
Our vision
A world where seeking help for gambling problems is as normalized and accessible as any other health concern — where effective tools are available to everyone, regardless of where they live or what they can afford.
Our principles
Honesty above all
We never make promises we can't keep. We don't fabricate data, invent testimonials, or claim certifications we haven't earned. If we don't know something, we say so.
Empathy without judgment
We understand that gambling problems are complex. We don't shame, blame, or moralize. We meet people where they are.
Complement, don't replace
We are not a substitute for professional care. We are a bridge to it — and a daily companion alongside it.
Privacy as a right
Your data is yours. We build with privacy-by-design principles and European data protection standards.
Accessibility matters
Good support should be available to everyone. We build for inclusion — across languages, abilities, and devices.
Continuous improvement
We listen, learn, and improve. Our tools evolve based on user needs, professional feedback, and emerging evidence.
Why STOP Gambling Pro exists
Gambling problems are growing worldwide, yet support remains fragmented, hard to access, and often stigmatized. Many people struggle in silence — not because help doesn't exist, but because the barriers to accessing it feel too high. We believe that digital tools can lower those barriers. Not as a replacement for human care, but as a first step, a daily companion, and a bridge to professional support. STOP Gambling Pro was built to fill this gap — with honesty, care, and respect for every person who uses it.
The Founder
My name is Rubén. I'm 41 years old, and I'm a gambling addict. I say that in the present tense, because gambling disorder doesn't disappear — you learn to live with it. I'm married and have two young children. I haven't gambled since February 2025, since the day I destroyed my life and my family's life, and since I finally understood that what I had was more than a problem. It was an illness — one that has been extensively documented for decades. After 10 weeks in the psychiatric unit of a hospital and 14 weeks in a rehabilitation clinic, I returned to my "normal" life. But nothing was normal — distrust, fear, stress, a short fuse, the constant risk of feeding the dopamine loop through food or other substances. When you leave a clinic, you leave full of hope. Everyone asks if you're better now, and you say yes, even though you know something has changed forever. Those first months are brutal: learning to endure the small annoyances of everyday life becomes unbearable when you no longer have an addiction to escape into. The data is clear: around 45% of people maintain abstinence after brief treatment alone; among those who also received group therapy follow-up, that figure rises to around 80% without relapse; the control group, with no treatment or group therapy, maintained abstinence in only about 25% of cases. (Echeburúa, Fernández-Montalvo & Báez, 2000; Hodgins, Currie & el-Guebaly, 2001; LaBrie et al., 2012.) Support makes the difference. That's not opinion — it's evidence. During my recovery, someone recommended an app to block gambling websites. I tried it and didn't like it — it felt like it was hijacking your phone, and you could uninstall it quietly without anyone knowing. I needed something better. Something that involved a support person. Something that helped you actually understand what was happening — because understanding gambling disorder, its mechanisms, what has happened and what lies ahead, is critically important for moving forward. Leveraging one of the few advantages my severe ADHD gives me, I hyperfocused on this project. I'm convinced it can help a lot of people and their families. A small piece of me lives in this app.
Gambling addiction does not disappear — you learn to live with it.
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