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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its support to Finland's Ministry of the Interior in its plan to end the country's online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system. EGBA described the move as a "crucial milestone"for the only EU member state still operating an exclusive monopoly regime. Earlier this week,…

In a bid to further regulate the online casino market including the rapidly growing crypto gambling and reduce illegal gambling, the Norwegian gambling authority, Lotteritilsynet, has intensified its efforts to enforce existing regulations. The authority is closely monitoring nine banks in Norway to ensure compliance. It has also banned banks from…

National laws state banks in Norway cannot allow deposits into and withdrawals from sites without a licence. This is in accordance with Section 5 of the Norway Gambling Act. Lotteritilsynet did not say whether the banks in question breached this ban, nor did it reveal their identities. However, the regulator did confirm it will put in place…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged Norway to transition from its current gambling monopoly to a licensing system for online gambling. In a statement, EGBA said that such a shift would align with the current European trend, as many European countries have already adopted licensing systems to prioritize "player safety within…

A recent statement by EGBA encouraging Norway's transition from a monopoly system to a licensing model for online gambling: "The belief that a monopoly model is essential for safer gambling does not align with the current European trend. Nearly every other European country has implemented some form of licensing system, successfully prioritising…

Norway remains one of the last European countries with a state gambling monopoly. Lottery Norsk Tipping has the rights to online casino gaming and sports betting, while Norsk Rikstoto covers horse racing. However, EGBA says Norway should follow the example of other European markets such as neighbouring Sweden and Finland and make the move to a…

Online casino players will come across the phrase RNG when starting out on their gaming journey, but what exactly does casino RNG mean? RNG stands for Random Number Generator. It is a computer program that generates random numbers and sequences to determine the outcome of casino games. RNGs are used in many other contexts, including video games and…

has published its pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines to support the online gambling sector in being compliant. Based on the information detailed in the press release, EGBA's new guidelines help strengthen its AML initiative with the introduction of a set of standards that should be applied by online gambling operators to ensure an…

In 2023, online gaming is more popular than ever and after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns saw major losses in jobs and revenue, business at land-based casinos is also booming. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), last year a record-breaking amount of money was gambled away in the U.S., with the nation's commercial casinos and legal…

These markers would be used by casinos to flag players who show early signs of problem gambling. Today operators, especially in heavily regulated markets, do use tools to spot addictive behavior, but there's no general set of standards. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), backed by academics and experts, calls for the European…

Evolution AB (publ) (OTCPK:EVVTY) ("EVO") is a leading B2B live casino game provider in Europe, and more recently, they have been gaining traction in both Asia and the U.S. The casino industry is undergoing a dramatic shift in terms of the increased number of legislations and the tailwind from land-based casinos to online casinos, which are playing…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has pitched a proposal last week seeking to standardize the way gambling harm is established across different markets in Europe. The proposal was pitched to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to move on a pan-European level. Essentially, EGBA is calling for the establishment of…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has shared a statement welcoming the publication of Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill. The trade association, which represents Europe's leading online gambling operators, called the publication "a significant milestone in the Irish government's efforts to modernize the country's gambling…

The Irish Parliament has published the long-anticipated Gambling Regulation Bill. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe's leading online gambling operators, welcomed the publication of the Bill, which marks a significant milestone in the Irish government's efforts to modernise the country's gambling…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its annual Sustainability Report 2021/2022. The report focuses on the progress made by EGBA and its members in promoting and creating a safer and more sustainable gambling environment. According to the report, there is an increase of 700% in the number of personalised and targeted…

The news comes with the release of EGBA's 2021-2022 sustainability report. The body also noted that 38 million safer gambling communications were sent to users in 2021, a 123% increase. Personalised and targeted messages accounted for more than 20 million of the total, rising 19.7 million year-on-year, while generic communications rose by 9% to…

The European Safer Gambling Week - which ran from 17 to 23 October - ramped up its impact in its second year with 24 events organised and safer gambling messages shared on social media across 17 EU member states - achieving 1.5 million impressions which is a 400% increase from 2021. The European Safer Gambling Week is an annual pan-European…

Working in regulated markets means operators must implement responsible gambling and social responsibility measures across the board and regardless of the cost, says Pavlos Sideris, director of Double Up Media. In recent years gambling jurisdictions, both new and old, have significantly increased their responsible gambling regulations and…

Being a leader in any business is not easy, especially when there are so many new companies that copy what you do. Online betting is among the most competitive businesses because there are multiple casinos and sports betting platforms. However, places like 1xbet's casino prove that some companies are on another level when it comes down to the…

Tipwin - a well-known sports betting operator in the country - is now also allowed to offer slots, on a new gaming section of its website. Online-first operator Mybet has also secured a licence, through its owner Ruleo Alpenland. A previous iteration of Mybet had filed for insolvency in 2018, before the brand was revived under new ownership, with a…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and VIXIO GamblingCompliance will host a webinar discussion about intellectual property rights (IPR) and online advertising for gambling services on Thursday, June 16. In 2021, there was a 55% decrease in advertising from major gambling brands appearing on IPR-infringing websites in the European…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) confirmed Thursday that the second edition of the European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) will take place on 17-23 October 2022. ESGW is an annual cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in Europe and is being organized by 13 European online gambling associations, including the EGBA,…

The European gaming & betting association or EGBA is a Brussels-based trade association that represents the leading online betting and gaming operators established, regulated, and licensed in the EU. It was established in 2017to replace the European betting association of 2003. It was founded by 7 leading operators in Europe Bet-at-home;…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a statement Wednesday welcoming the Irish Parliament's Justice Committee's recently published pre-legislative scrutiny report on the Government's General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill, which intends to overhaul the country's gambling regulations. The report includesrecommendations…

A recently released survey by the UK Gambling Commission shows that online gambling is at its highest ever rate in the country. Researchers have interviewed 4018 people over 16 across the UK on four occasions between June 2021 and March 2022, to conclude that 43% of the respondents had gambled in general in the previous four weeks, which was a drop…

It is legal in many countries, and in some countries, gambling is allowed only in specialized zones. Although there are lands that have a legal casino, their policies are mainly aimed at tightening the conditions of the online gambling industry. In many countries, online gambling is illegal. This law also applies to casinos. On the other hand, the…

Online casinos are one of the fastest growing sectors in entertainment, with year on year growth for the industry. Thanks to things like lockdowns and the rise of new technology, the recent growth has been pretty significant. This growth is mainly down to the popularity of the games that are played. But what could be the most popular casino games…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the 55% decrease in advertising from major gambling brands in the EU being placed on websites which infringe upon intellectual property rights. The reduction was reported by the European Union's Intellection Property Office (EUIPO) in a new study. The study found, during 2021,…

FN Media Group Presents Microsmallcap.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a year-end data report released by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital, in Europe is expected to grow by 19% this year, to US$99.5 billion gross gaming revenue (GGR). The growth in…

Europe's total gambling revenue will increase by 7.5% this year to €87.2bn gross gaming revenue (GGR), but total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019 levels, as Europe's land-based gambling sector continues to feel the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, according to an end-of-year data report published by the European Gaming and…

Europe's total gambling revenue will increase by 7.5% this year to €87.2bn gross gaming revenue (GGR)[1] - but total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019 levels, as Europe's land-based gambling sector continues to feel the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, according to an end-of-year data report published by the European Gaming…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) expects Europe's total gambling revenue to increase by 7.5% to €87.2bn ($98.5bn) gross gambling revenue (GGR) in 2021. Brussels-based EGBA took to Twitter to share its year-end data report published Wednesday in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital. The positive outlook for 2021 skews somewhat when…

An end-of-year data report by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital, has stated that Europe's total gambling revenue is set to increase by 7.5% to €87.2bn ($98.5bn) in 2021. This includes a 19% growth in the online market. Overall, however, gambling revenue is down by 13% when compared to 2019…

Gaming News 22 December 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Europe's total gambling market revenue will increase by 7.5% in 2021, driven by 19% growth in the online market. But total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict land-based gambling activity.Brussels, 22 December 2021 - Europe's total…

The Finnish government's proposal to introduce payment blockings for online gambling has been approved by the country's parliament but, with its introduction, policymakers have missed an opportunity for meaningful and overdue gambling reform in the country. On 14 December, Finland's parliament approved an amended version of a government proposal to…

Reforms in the act include the introduction of payment blocking for any operators other than monopoly Veikkaus. In addition, mandatory identification - already introduced to Veikkaus slots earlier this year - will also extend to all forms of gambling. This is expected to be implemented no later than 2024. Marketing regulations would also change…

A new study has found 10 EU Member States have made progress in strengthening their consumer protection rules for online gambling since 2018, although significant fragmentation and gaps in how these rules are implemented still remain. The study, published by the City, University of London (CUL), reviewed specific aspects of the consumer protection…

Scified2021-10-30 14:15:482021-10-30 14:15:48https major goal of European gaming regulation is to provide the most precise and up-to-date laws possible. It is past time for individuals involved in the gambling industry on this continent to be aware of current trends in European gaming legislation. Then we got in touch with Exycasinos experts and…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the Irish government's proposals to establish a regulatory authority and a national self-exclusion register for gambling. On October 21, Ireland's Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, published the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed new proposals in establishing dedicated regulations for online gambling in Ireland. EGBA is especially behind the proposal to establish a regulatory authority for gambling and the ideals of a national self-exclusion register, to clamp down on gambling harm and allow anyone experiencing…

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,…

Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe 1-7 November 2021 The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), and its partners, invite you to join us for the inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) on 1-7 November 2021. The theme of this first ESGW is "Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe". ESGW is an…

Although the EU is essentially united as a commercial bloc, its gambling regulations differ slightly from country to country. As the Schengen accord allows broad mobility between EU member states, some players might be confused by what they can play - and where. You are free to travel across the borders - so long as you keep in mind that the rules…

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group hosts the Sustainable Gambling Conference for the sixth consecutive year, bringing together experts from inside and outside of the industry to share ideas on how operators can offer a thrilling gambling experience that is also safe and responsible. Aspects that are crucial for a…

In Belgium and the Constitutional Court has reportedly affirmed an earlier ruling to annul a section of the nation's Gambling Act of 1999 and prohibit locally-licensed iGaming operators from offering sportsbetting and online casino games via the same domain. According to a Monday report from iGamingBusiness.com, the ruling from the nation's highest…

The act had largely been replaced by a 2019 equivalent, meaning there is little change beyond confirming the separation of online gaming (A+) and online betting (F1+) product verticals. The ruling from the Constitutional Court came after a previous 2018 ruling on whether licensees could offer different categories of game - such as sports betting…

The French gambling regulator has launched a public consultation regarding gambling advertising. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The French gambling regulator has launched a nationwide public consultation looking at the advertising practices of gambling operators. ANJ has made this decision on the back of what it has labeled as "advertising pressure"…

uropean betting operator Flutter Entertainment, with brands such as Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gambling operators established, licensed and regulated within the EU. Flutter is one of…

The gambling sector in Europe and worldwide is thriving, fuelled by technological developments and changing lifestyles. According to the European Gaming and Betting Association, last year, the European market registered a gross revenue of €75.9bn - with the online casino revenue increasing by seven per cent, from €24.5bn in 2019 to €26.3bn in…

In addition to the redundancies, Veikkaus said that, the terms of the employment contracts with around 330 employees "may change substantially". However, the business added that it may be able to keep some people employed by directing them towards new openings in Veikkaus, particularly at its upcoming Casino Tampere property, where it expects to…

As a British overseas territory, Gibraltar has a unique status. While under UK's jurisdiction, it's actually much closer to Spain than it is to the UK. The foundation of Gibraltar's economy is the service industry, and gambling is its core sector. In recent years, players and some business owners have been concerned about the consequences of…

Scandinavia is known for heavy metal, ABBA, stunning scenery and liberalism. Each country has its own rules and regulations for its gambling, though. And before you decide to head to the Scandi countries for a spin on the spelautomater - here is what you need to know. Online gambling has increased in popularity in Scandinavia just as much as in the…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has reported that its members are "significantly stepping up their safer gambling efforts" towards their customers, including the greater deployment of tools and increased communications to promote safer gambling. The comments come in the group's Sustainability Report 2020/21, which aims to support…

The CEOs of the member companies of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have committed to increasing safer gambling efforts across Europe's online gambling sector. In the body's first-ever annual Sustainability Report, EGBA members have committed to the greater deployment of safer gambling tools and increased communications. The…

The European Gaming and Betting Association has backed gaming authorities from EU member states in appealing for the EU Expert Group on Gambling to be re-established. Online Gambling in the EU There is no sector-specific EU regulation in the area of gaming services. The European Court of Justice has declared that the way EU countries manage their…

In Germany and the New State Treaty on Gambling (GluNeuRStV) reportedly came into force yesterday so as to revolutionize the local iGaming market by allowing licensed operators to legally offer a range of online poker and video slot games. According to a Thursday report from the news domain at iGamingBusiness.com, the legislation was years in the…

The controversial' GlüNeuRStv' (Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag) which is the new German state treaty on gambling was approved by the Finance Committee this week. The bill was put together by the Bundesrat which is the Federal Council in Germany and it received a lot of opposition from online casino stakeholders as they felt the bill was…

Gambling regulators from fourteen EU Member States have called on the European Commission (EC) to re-establish the EU Expert Group on Gambling. The regulators have written to the EC to formally request the return of the EU Expert Group, which was disbanded by the Commission in 2018. The Expert Group provided a platform for gambling regulators to…

he Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority, René Jansen has confirmed, at a webinar on Thursday morning, that a group of gambling authorities, from 14 EU Member States, has written to the European Commission to formally request the reestablishment of the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling. The European Gaming and Betting…

EGBA members from 14 EU states have written to European Commissioner Thierry Breton about the issue, in an attempt to establish a more coordinated approach to regulating a European gambling market estimated to be worth €100bn per year. The inaugural Expert Group, made up of representatives from several European gambling authorities, was disbanded…

The Italian authorities are currently working on a new tender for online gambling concessions which will limit the number of online gambling licensees in the country to 40 and increase online licensing fees to at least €2.5 million from 2023. Now, the EGBA has contacted the Italian gambling authority to share its concerns and reminded the authority…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has warned that the proposal by the German Bundesrat to introduce a 5.3% tax on online poker and slots stakes would undermine the key aim of the country's new online gambling regulations to direct online poker and slots customers into a regulated market. EGBA suggests that the tax measure would…

he European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), a Brussels-based gaming industry trade body, has warned the European Union and UK government that current Brexit arrangements carry operational and business concerns for the online gambling sector. On 24 December, the EU and UK agreed to a post-Brexit trade deal which outlines their future…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its concerns regarding Britain's exit from the European Union. It stated that Brexit had many unresolved issues that might have an impact on the online gambling industry in the region. The interim agreement of data transfers between the EU and the UK is set to expire in less than six…

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus will customers to verify their identity to play its slots as of tomorrow (12 January), part of a series of player protection measures which the operator expects to cut player losses by up to €300m. Under the new system, players must use a virtual identification card available on their phone, to log in before…

Finland's Veikkaus gambling monopoly will lay off up to 800 staff in January while the country is being shamed as the only remaining European Union country clinging to a state-run monopoly model. On Thursday, Veikkaus announced that the'cooperation negotiations' it launched with its retail staff earlier this month had concluded with plans to begin…

Safer gambling: 63% of customers used at least one safer gambling tool, an increase from 37% of customers in the previous year. Conducted 1.2 million direct interventions with customers to promote safer gambling, a 50% increase from the previous year. Economic impact: Combined €5.6bn in online GGR. Invested €340m in European sports, through…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the Finnish government to "fix" its gambling policy by bringing an end to Veikkaus' monopoly in the country. EGBA pointed out Finland is the only European Union member state that still maintains a gambling monopoly. "Yet these days you are more likely to hear criticisms of Veikkaus and…