Tag Archives: Maarten Hajier

EGBA: Regular problem gambling reports ‘would benefit all sector stakeholders’

SBC News EGBA: Regular problem gambling reports ‘would benefit all sector stakeholders’

The European Gaming and Betting Association’s (EGBA) Secretary General, Maarten Haijer, has highlighted the importance of a ‘common mentoring and reporting framework’ following the results of a new study. Pan-European research by the City, University of London of 20 countries found that 12 have regular national surveys about problem gambling prevalence, although there are ‘significant differences’ in how these nation’s …

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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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