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Fun gambling requires fair rules. Casino Europe gamblers visit online casinos to have fun spending their money while having a fair chance of making some. If they suspect the rules of gambling are not fair, they will stop having fun and stop spending money on legal online gambling. That suspicion leads to a loss of trust that harms the entire…

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EGBA research: Europe embraces multi-licensing for online gambling

A recent analysis conducted by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) reveals a notable shift towards multi-licensing for online gambling across Europe. Just 15 years ago, the online gambling landscape in Europe was vastly different, with many countries lacking dedicated regulations or operating under exclusive rights models that…

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In addition to the thrill of winning money, online casino games have become incredibly popular in recent years, providing players with a number of advantageous features.The benefits of playing mega888 casino games discussed in this article are to improve mental agility and present chances to win real money. Playing online casino games can be fun…

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EGBA raises concerns over Italy's increased online gambling license fees proposal

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed concern over Italy's proposed online gambling license fees, warning that the increase could exacerbate the country's existing black-market problem. The Italian decree, currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, introduces significant changes to the online gambling sector,…

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The paradox of trust: Evaluating online casino safety

In recent years, online casinos have exponentially increased in popularity, attributable to their ability to proffer a convenient platform for gambling engagement from virtually any location with an internet connection. However, associated with this significant trend are legitimate concerns about the inherent safety and trustworthiness of online…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 November 2023

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EGBA backs Finland's plan to end online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system

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,…

Law ・ 31 October 2023

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EGBA releases statement welcoming the publication of Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill

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…

Law ・ 07 December 2022

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EGBA Welcomes the Publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill

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…

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Industry ・ 31 October 2022

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Sports ・ 27 May 2022

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EGBA backs Irish legislative report calling on Govt. to create specific regulations for gambling

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…

Law ・ 20 May 2022

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EU Sees Major Gambling Brands Ads Halved on IPR-Infringing Sites in 2021

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,…

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EGBA Welcomes Progress on Irish Gambling Regulations

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Law ・ 28 October 2021

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It's a yes: EGBA welcomes new regulatory proposal for online gambling in Ireland

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…

Politics ・ 27 October 2021

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EGBA calls for widest support of European Safer Gambling Week

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,…

Law ・ 18 October 2021

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Flutter joins European Gaming and Betting Association to promote safer gambling

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…

Law ・ 09 September 2021

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Impact of UK and Spain's Gibraltar agreement on gambling industry

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Industry ・ 08 August 2021

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EGBA commits to increased safer gambling in new Sustainability Report

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…

Law ・ 22 July 2021

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EGBA Requests that the Expert Group on Gambling is Re-established

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Gaming Authorities ・ 20 July 2021

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EGBA supports request to re-establish EU Expert Group on gambling

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…

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Online Gambling Software Firm EveryMatrix Lauds ISO 20000 Certification

Online gambling software supplier EveryMatrix on Wednesday announced that it has successfully secured an ISO 20000 certification after nearly a year-long review of its internal service management system, procedures, and frameworks. ISO 20000 is an international quality standard designed by the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)…

Law ・ 17 June 2021

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EGBA Expresses Concerns over Italy’s New Proposals for Online Gambling Licensing

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…

Law ・ 17 June 2021

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EGBA Urges Germany to Reconsider Online Casino Tax Proposal

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…

Finance ・ 07 May 2021

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EGBA Expresses its Concerns About Consequences of Brexit on Online Gambling Industry

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…

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The effects of Brexit on the UK online gambling industry

When all is said and done about Brexit, no matter on which side of the decision you sit, it may well be time to consider the implications for some of the United Kingdom's favoured pastimes. This includes participation in online casino games, which many Brits take part in daily, weekly, monthly and yearly. In doing so, they trust that their privacy…

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