It’s a staggering amount: in 2024, the largest European gambling companies paid a combined €3.8 billion in taxes.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is preparing to align its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines with the new EU regulatory framework. With the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regulation (AML/CFT) about to come into force, the association is strengthening its policy for a more transparent and secure iGaming industry.
The recent statements by Martin Frohn, a senior official at the European Commission, have sparked outrage in the gambling world. By defending gambling operators without a German license but based in other EU countries, he has ignited an explosive debate over the legality of cross-border offers and the neutrality of EU institutions.
Blackjack can be found in every casino in the world, from Las Vegas to Monte Carlo and online gaming platforms. Blackjack, this seemingly simple but strategically formidable card game, has fascinated players and statisticians alike for centuries.
At the annual meeting of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, good news has come for Michel Groothuizen. The chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) has been unanimously appointed as a GREF board member for the period 2025-2027.
During the annual conference of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) in Athens, Anne Marie Caulfield and Magali Clavie signed an important agreement. Anne Marie Caulfield is the CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Magali Clavie is the chairman of the Gaming Commission.
The European Union (EU) is redefining the rules of the game for online gambling operators. Between digital accessibility, algorithmic responsibility and transparency of digital services, the new European directives impose an in-depth overhaul of the industry’s digital practices.
The Final Four of the EuroLeague 2025 promises to be a thrilling affair with four renowned teams: Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce and Monaco. Each of them has their sights set on the prestigious European trophy, but according to the current odds, Olympiacos looks to be one step ahead.
In an industry where regulation is evolving at a breakneck pace, compliance has become a major challenge for online gaming operators. It is in this context that the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announces a strategic partnership with Letzz, an innovative platform dedicated to regulatory compliance.
The online gambling black market is thriving in Europe despite the efforts of regulators, taking advantage of legislative delays, fragmented regulation and players’ attraction to more permissive platforms.
The ECA fully supports the European Union’s ProtectEU strategy, which aims to strengthen security against threats such as illegal gambling. This initiative includes an expanded role for Europol, better regulation of online content through the Digital Services Act, and the creation of an anti-money laundering authority. The ECA welcomes these measures, underlining the urgent need for action in the face of the scale of the illegal market and its links with organised crime.
The Irish and UK gambling regulators have signed a landmark agreement to harmonise their efforts in regulating the sector, with the main aims of aligning regulations, protecting consumers and combating cross-border illegal activity.
In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which now accounts for 39% of the total.
The CJEU (Court of Justice of the European Union) stands for the highest authority within the European Union regarding the EU law has the task to make sure that it’s been respected and interpreted correctly and uniformly across all the member states.
