Matt Zarb-Cousin
Co-Founder of Gamban and Director of Clean Up Gambling
Matt Zarb-Cousin is a recovered gambling addict who became a leading campaigner for gambling reform in the UK. He is the co-founder of Gamban, a software company that produces gambling-blocking tools, and the Director of Clean Up Gambling, a campaign group advocating for tighter industry regulation.
He previously served as a spokesperson for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, where he played a pivotal role in the successful 2019 campaign to reduce the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) from £100 to £2. This victory is widely regarded as a landmark moment in UK gambling policy.
Before his focus on gambling reform, Zarb-Cousin was a media spokesperson for former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. He also writes regularly on gambling and politics for The Guardian and has spoken at major industry conferences such as IAGR and Clarion Gaming events.
In 2025, Zarb-Cousin joined anti-illegal gambling intelligence firm Yield Sec as Senior Advisor for Government Affairs, further expanding his influence in the gambling regulation space.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gamban | Co-Founder & Campaigner | – present |