Finland’s government has been advised to maintain an open approach to marketing and customer incentives as it begins its roadmap to launch a new gambling regime in 2027. The recommendation comes from the European Gaming Betting Association (EGBA), the Brussels-based trade group promoting unified standards for regulated European gambling markets. The EGBA welcomes Finland initiating a timeframe of 2024 to …
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has released its latest sustainability report, showing that 65% of customers from EGBA members, totalling a record 21 million, used safety tools in 2023. In a joint letter, CEOs expressed concerns about the growing illegal online gambling market in Europe. They emphasised the urgent need for national policymakers to act decisively to protect …
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The fourth annual sustainability report of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) revealed that members have made significant progress towards safer gambling promotion. According to the report, 21 million European customers (65%) have used safety tools last year – with 14% of them doing so voluntarily (14% YoY increase). EGBA members also sent 67.6 million messages to their customers …
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Identity verification provider Sumsub has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as an associate member. EGBA is the representative body of some of the biggest online betting companies, promoting sustainability within the sector. The new partnership with Sumsub will further bolster the efforts towards a safer and more secure gambling sector across Europe. As an associate member, Sumsub …
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Safer gambling in Europe will take centre stage at the next annual European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) meeting. The conference will take place between 18-24 November, and represents the host’s efforts towards nurturing an environment where important discussions can be held between shareholders around European player protection. This year’s edition will mark the fourth time when operators, regulators, support …
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A new report by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has highlighted how advanced the European market is when it comes to nurturing a competitive online gambling environment. Drawing a parallel to 15 years ago when only seven countries – one of which was the UK – had implemented a multi-licensing model for online gambling, EGBA revealed a drastic …
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The decision of the EU Parliament to approve the new European Digital Identity has been welcomed by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). According to the gambling industry trade group, the regulation’s endorsement at the highest level of EU politics “marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a more secure and inclusive digital environment for all citizens” across …
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its concerns over the proposed new Italian decree on online gambling. Currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, the decree would introduce a significant reorganisation of the sector, particularly regarding the cost of licence fees. Furthermore, the possible introduction of (quasi) prohibitive licensing regimes and fees also raises concerns on …
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has responded to growing concerns regarding French gambling’s exposure to black market activities, urging relevant authorities to advance discussions on regulating online casino gaming. The Brussels-based trade and standards body expressed its concerns following the publication of a new study commissioned by l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s Unified Gambling Authority. The study’s …
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that payments service provider Aircash has become its very first associate member. The Brussels-based association has recently expanded its membership to include payment service providers in the online gaming and betting sector. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Aircash as our first associate member. Their …
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