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Player safety: 6 EGBA webinars available on YouTube

10 Dec 2025

European Safer Gambling Week has once again placed player protection at the heart of public debate. The EGBA brought together experts, analysts, regulators and industry representatives for six highly popular webinars. A total of 2,000 registrations and 1,200 participants from across Europe – and beyond – confirmed the growing interest in a responsible and sustainable approach to online gambling.

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GGCS: Why European countries are so unequal

Sarah

8 Dec 2025

This month marks the official publication of the very first version of the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS). Designed to compare the regulatory frameworks surrounding gambling in 34 European countries, this tool aims to prioritise the prevention of gambling-related harm.

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Historic case: YouTube on trial for gambling adverts

Alex

2 Dec 2025

For the past few days, a major legal case has been shaking up the world of video platforms: YouTube is at the centre of a ruling that will determine the future of gambling adverts in Europe. At issue are videos promoting online gambling, which are prohibited under the national laws of one member state but broadcast on an international platform.

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PANG 2025: 5 countries, 150,000 gamblers scrutinised

Glen

29 Nov 2025

More than 150,000 people in the Nordic countries have been invited to take part in a major joint survey on gambling – a major first. Launched at the end of November 2025, the Pan-Nordic Gambling Study (PANG) aims to provide a harmonised picture of gambling habits and gambling-related risks across the region for the first time.

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Illegal gambling threatens European stability

Alex

27 Nov 2025

The illegal online gambling market is now one of the most worrying crises in Europe. Fuelled by the rapid growth of unregulated offshore platforms, this phenomenon goes far beyond the economic sphere, affecting consumer protection, the regulatory capacity of states and even the integrity of sport.

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The world’s greatest casinos: exceptional gaming destinations

Alex

26 Nov 2025

The world’s casinos are not just places to try your luck at gambling; they are symbols of unrivalled elegance and entertainment. Immerse yourself in the world of these unique gaming destinations, each offering an extraordinary experience.

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Europe: united front against illegal gambling

Julien

25 Nov 2025

When seven European regulatory authorities met in Madrid on November 12, 2025, it was less an institutional formality than an act of collective vigilance. Faced with a booming digital market, where illegal gambling operators exploit technological loopholes and network speeds to circumvent the law, regulators wanted to send a clear message: cooperation is no longer an option, but a vital necessity to protect citizens and the integrity of the sector.

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SiGMA World rewards illegal operator

Julien

21 Nov 2025

The European iGaming scene has been in a media storm since SiGMA World awarded a major prize to 22Bet, a sports betting platform unable to operate legally throughout Central Europe.

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Safer Gambling Week 2025: AI changes responsible gaming

Alex

19 Nov 2025

From 17 to 23 November 2025, the gambling industry is mobilising for European Safer Gambling Week 2025, an annual campaign to encourage safer gaming practices. Technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is playing a central role in this year’s event.

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EGBA webinar on markers of harm: a revolution in Europe

Maxime

17 Nov 2025

As part of European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25), the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is organising a key webinar entitled Markers of Harm: A New European Standard for Player Protection.

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Partnership between the Ksa and the UKGC for enhanced supervision

Julien

5 Nov 2025

The online gambling sector knows no borders. Faced with this reality, two major European regulatory authorities have taken a significant step forward: the Ksa, the Dutch authority responsible for regulating gambling, and the UKGC, the equivalent British commission, have signed a cooperation agreement.

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Europe: new right to freeze casino assets

Glen

5 Nov 2025

In a context where the online gambling industry is evolving at great speed, a major legal upheaval is taking shape: the possibility for European judges to freeze the assets of gambling operators.

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France and Germany merge to form a gambling powerhouse – who will follow?

Glen

3 Nov 2025

Banijay is taking a big step in the online gambling market. The entertainment company is acquiring a 65% majority stake in German bookmaker Tipico. The acquisition means that France now has two providers in the top five in Europe.

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EGBA imposes a pact for gambling influencers

Caroline

27 Oct 2025

In a context where influencers shape the choices of internet users, the online gambling industry is facing a new requirement. On 21 October 2025, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) took the initiative to launch a Pledge on Responsible Influencer Marketing in Online Gambling, an unprecedented commitment to strictly regulate the use of influencers in the promotion of gambling.

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Maarten Haijer calls for a common vision for gambling

Maxime

9 Oct 2025

While the European online gambling market is experiencing sustained growth, regulatory fragmentation between Member States is a growing concern for industry players. Maarten Haijer has made a clear appeal: it is time for Europe to harmonise its rules to better protect players and limit the expansion of the black market.

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Harm markers: new European standard

Sarah

3 Oct 2025

The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and CEN, this initiative marks a major turning point for player protection and the harmonisation of practices across Europe.

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Superbet loses millions due to error but pays out anyway

Julien

25 Sep 2025

Imagine playing a slot machine with a 20-pence bet and winning guaranteed every spin. That’s exactly what happened with Playtech’s Fire Blaze Red Wizard game. Due to a software error, no one could lose. Within a few hours, 7,500 accounts collectively won a whopping €30 million at the Superbet online casino in Romania.

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