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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its first pan-European guidelines. In support of the online gambling sector’s fight against money laundering, the guidelines aim to reflect the latest technologies and laws while building upon the association’s commitment to responsibility. Reviewed and revised by Europe’s ‘top anti-money laundering (AML) compliance experts’, there is a focus on practical, sector-specific …

The European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its ‘Key Figures 2022 Report’, providing a snapshot on the performance and prevalence of gambling across European jurisdictions.  The macro report, co-authored by H2 Gambling Report, details a return to stabilised trading for Europe’s gambling market, generating combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) of €108,5bn reflecting an “an 8% increase compared to …

Flutter Entertainment has reiterated its stance as Europe’s most sustainably focused gambling group, guided by the corporate directives of its ‘Positive Impact Plan’. The FTSE100 firm’s ESG achievements and directives were detailed to Brussels-based trade body, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), by Sue Albion, Group Director of Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs.   “Built on the strong foundations laid by …

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) has praised the effective consumer protection measures of its members.  The statement follows the publication of a report by Big-4 auditor KPMG, commissioned by the Brussels trade body which evaluated consumer protection measures offered by various adult online services, including gambling. The report saw KPMG undertake a review of six EGBA members, evaluating …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published new pan-European guidelines to strengthen the anti-money laundering (AML) disciplines of licensed operators working across Europe.  The guidelines provide sector-specific best practices on industry AML standards to help operators and stakeholders apply a risk-based approach to manage their compliance duties. Guidance provided by the trade body recognises the complexities of operators …

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) has underscored the significant progress in standards and best practices by members that have applied its Responsible Advertising Code.  The statement follows an independent evaluation undertaken by the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA), the Brussels-based association representing Europe’s self-regulatory organisations for advertising. Following its positive adoption by EGBA members, EASA had branded the …

Pressure is mounting on Poland’s Ministry of Finance to undertake a review of its gambling tax structure, revitalising income generated from licensed bookmakers.     A cross-party Sejm (lower parliament) committee representing ‘Polish consumers and entrepreneurship’, had announced that it has submitted a proposal advising the Ministry “to abandon the 12% turnover tax applied to sports betting.” The Committee has advised the …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has disclosed that online gambling operators have made marked progress in protecting their advertising campaigns and brand IPs from online infringement.  A new study by the European Union’s (EU) Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has revealed a significant reduction in advertising from major gambling brands on websites and mobile apps which infringe on intellectual …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has joined 15 counterpart trade associations to ensure that the European Union maintains its Digital Services Act (DSA) as a “workable, balanced and future-proof legislation”. Sponsored by the European Commission (EC) in 2020, the DSA plans to update the EU’s legislative framework on digital commerce to create a level playing field for businesses …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on all gambling organisations to support the launch of its inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) – hosted from 1-to-7 November. ESGW seeks to establish an annual cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling across Europe’s regulated online gambling markets During the week, the EGBA will host a series of free-to-attend online …