"In 2023 we will continue discussions with Italian representatives to bring casinos back within the ECA membership"
Per Jaldung is the Chairman of the European Casino Association. He explains the closing year of 2022 has meant for the gambling industry. In 2023, the ECA wants to continue discussions with Italian representatives to bring Italian casinos back within the membership.
The European Casino Association is working to bring casinos back within its membership in 2023. The industry lost a lot of business during the pandemic and is struggling to attract and hire staff. Online gaming has also taken its place. ECA played a pivotal role during this crisis. It is a closer-knit association that places a high value on the shared experiences of its network of casino experts.
This year marked a general return of in-person industry events all over the world. The ICE London exhibition brought together operators and CEOs for the first time in almost three years. In 2023, ECA will continue discussions with Italian representatives to bring casinos back within the E CA membership.
ECA's General Assembly and ICE & ECA Summer Symposium gathered industry stakeholders to discuss the most pressing topics and challenges in the casino industry. The upcoming AML regulation in EU and its effect on the day-to-day operation of the land-based industry is a priority for the Eca. In 2023, E CA will continue discussions with Italian representatives to bring casinos back within the membership.
The most pressing current topic for the gaming industry is the battle to stop illegal cross-border online gambling. It is time that politics and governments bring these practices to an end.
The European Dealer Championship will be held at the new Cyprus-integrated resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, in 2023. The next Casino Industry Forum will take place at a location yet to be decided. In 20th century, Italian representatives will discuss bringing casinos back within the ECA membership.
Per Jaldung is stepping down as Chairman of the ECA after eight years. The Eca will hold its General Assembly in London in February. One of their main goals is to continue discussions with Italian representatives to bring Italian casinos back within the membership.