Tag Archives: European Lotteries Association (EL)

EveryMatrix secures licence to initiate Ontario market entry

SBC News EveryMatrix secures licence to initiate Ontario market entry

Further expanding its standing in the North American betting space, European supplier EveryMatrix has secured a licence in Ontario. Upon receiving approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the Matla-headquartered betting and gaming provider has initiated preparations to launch its online turnkey offering in Canada’s most populous province.  The company plans to deliver its proprietary content and …

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EL calls for peace in Ukraine as LeoVegas ceases bets on Russian sports

SBC News EL calls for peace in Ukraine as LeoVegas ceases bets on Russian sports

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its ninth day, and criticism from a range of political arenas and economic areas has continued to mount, including the betting space. Issuing a statement today, the European Lotteries and Toto Association (EL) criticised the invasion and called for peace, whilst LeoVegas has become one of the latest businesses to limit its …

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European Parliament’s Digital Services Act provisions welcomed by EL

EGBA 'confident of thorough investigation’ into legacy Dutch lottery licences

The European Parliament has adopted a negotiating position on the provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), a development welcomed by the European Lotteries (EL) for enhancing consumer protection and measures against illegal online gambling.  Coming to a decision, MEPs approved the provisions by 530 votes to 78, with 80 abstentions, with the legislation now moving onto the ‘trilogues’ stage, …

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European Lotteries unites with WoTA and ECA to target illegal gambling

SBC News European Lotteries unites with WoTA and ECA to target illegal gambling

The European Lotteries (EL), World Tote Association (WoTA) and European Casinos Association (ECA) have joined forces to fight illegal gambling in Europe. All three bodies have welcomed the European Commission’s Digital Services Act, which it intends to use to modernise the rules applicable to the online gambling environment. The Act aims to introduce a notice-and-action mechanism that will enable all …

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Bede Gaming’s European Lotteries membership accepted

SBC News Bede Gaming's European Lotteries membership accepted

Online gaming software supplier Bede Gaming has been inducted into the European Lotteries Association (EL) as an Associate Member. It comes at a time when the supplier is trying to strengthen its portfolio of lottery partners, and is expected to be formally announced by the EL General Assembly in May 2019. Alex Butcher, Managing Director, Bede Gaming, commented on the …

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