Legal
March 7, 2023
EGBA Unveils AML Guidelines for European Online Gambling Operators
The Brussels-based trade association representing online gambling operators in Europe, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), announced it has released new pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for the iGaming sector. The announcement came Monday and sees the organization boost its efforts against money laundering for the Old Continent. The new set of rules was […]
Industry
January 19, 2023
Napoleon Sports & Casino Joined EGBA’s Cyber Security Group
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced that Belgian online gambling operator Napoleon Sports & Casino has joined the association’s newly-established expert group on cyber security. Collaboration on Cyber Security Matters By joining EGBA’s cyber security expert group, Napoleon Sports & Casino became the first operator not a member of the association to collaborate […]
Industry
January 19, 2023
CEN Approves EGBA-Proposed Standard Markers for Gambling Harm
EGBA unveiled Wednesday that it secured the approval and the development of standard markers for gambling harm is expected to start in the first quarter of this year. The development process itself is expected to involve gambling health experts, operators, consumer organizations, academics and other stakeholders within the gaming industry. Although the CEN standard is […]
Industry
December 23, 2022
EGBA Posts Strong Results Across Europe for Gambling Sector
According to the association, and the report conducted with the help of H2 Gambling Capital, the land-based sector has seen an increase in operations and overall stabilized. The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has certainly played an important role in that. Taking the numbers in aggregate, the gross gaming revenue for the surveyed region hit €108.5 […]
Industry
December 16, 2022
EGBA Proposes Creation of Standard Markers for Gambling Harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) submitted a proposal seeking the creation of standard markers for gambling harm in Europe. Standard European Markers to Combat Gambling Addiction The proposal was submitted Thursday to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) as EGBA is planning to enhance the protection of customers and fight gambling harm. The […]
Legal
December 2, 2022
EGBA Praised Ireland for Moving Forward with the Gambling Bill
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) praised in a press release the Irish government’s efforts to introduce changes to the country’s gambling regulatory framework and bring it in line with regulatory regimes in other EU member states. Support for the New Gambling Bill Responding to the publishing of the Gambling Regulation Bill by the […]
Industry
November 16, 2022
EGBA Says Personalized Safer Gambling Messaging Now More Than 60%
EGBA’s goal of promoting a strong culture for safer gambling has been hugely propelled forward this year, with results speaking volumes. Increased and improved communication with clients, contributions to research, and so much more in the Association’s only second year. Sustainability Report 21/22 The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released its annual Sustainability Report […]
Industry
October 21, 2022
EGBA Praises the Results of KPMG’s Customer Protection Research
The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) revealed a new report by KPMG which reviewed the consumer protections offered by various brands. As it turns out, EGBA’s members excel at customer protection. KPMG Evaluated EGBA Members The report, which was commissioned by the EGBA, reviewed one of the websites of the association’s six members in […]
Industry
September 14, 2022
EGBA Publishes Pan-European AML Guidelines, Expects Feedback
The European Gaming and Betting Association has doubled down on efforts to minimize anti-money laundering (AML) breaches by publishing new pan-European guidelines. These disciplines are set to strengthen AML policies for operators that operate in Europe. Industry Stakeholders Need to Provide Feedback on the Guidelines by October 13 The guidelines by EGBA feature practical advice […]
Industry
July 19, 2022
The EASA Praised EGBA’s Responsible Advertising Code
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is happy with the results of its Responsible Advertising Code. According to the body, there is a noticeable effect on the practices of its members, as evidenced by the results of the European Advertising Standards Alliance’s (EASA) latest evaluation. The EASA Evaluated the Responsible Advertising Code The EASA […]
