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The EGBA warns: the black market is booming

23 Apr 2026

Europe is facing a rapid rise in illegal gambling, a phenomenon the EGBA considers increasingly worrying. The organisation believes that certain public policies are, paradoxically, helping to strengthen the black market.

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The EU upholds national sanctions

Glen L.

18 Apr 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union confirms that each Member State remains free to regulate gambling within its territory. This ruling clarifies the status of foreign licences.

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The EU is preparing a new tax on online gambling

Glen L.

17 Apr 2026

An idea is gaining ground in the budget discussions for the 2028–2034 period: introducing a European levy on online gambling. But this proposal is already attracting fierce criticism, particularly from the EGBA, which sees it as a major risk to consumers and public finances.

Economy

Will players soon be reimbursed?

Maxime R.

16 Apr 2026

For the first time, thousands of players could be reimbursed for their losses on illegal gambling sites, whilst national and European courts clash over the validity of these contracts.

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European doctors’ warning on gambling

Glen L.

7 Apr 2026

Faced with the rapid rise of gambling, particularly online, European doctors are sounding the alarm. They highlight a profound transformation of the sector and are calling for an urgent response from the authorities.

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EGBA: the explosion in scams revealed

Maxime R.

27 Mar 2026

In a recent submission to the European Commission, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has sounded the alarm over the explosion of fraudulent websites and apps imitating legitimate operators.

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Malta rejects a tax that changes everything

Glen L.

18 Mar 2026

Malta is firmly opposed to a proposed European tax on online gambling. This initiative could upset the balance of a sector that is strategic for several Member States, particularly for the Mediterranean island, which has made it one of the pillars of its economy.

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Interpol: “Illegal gambling is digital heroin” – a warning that also affects Belgium

Ron Emmerink

17 Mar 2026

Interpol bluntly labels illegal online casinos as “digital heroin”. Offshore platforms such as 22Bet and WinBay are rapidly conquering the European market through surreptitious advertising by reality stars, an aggressive model without age checks that is also forcing the Belgian Gaming Commission (GC) to implement stricter blocks.

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Brussels warns about the illegal gambling market

Sarah C.

28 Feb 2026

On 24 February in Brussels, the European Economic Dialogues, organised by CommStrat in partnership with MEDEF, brought together politicians, industrialists and experts to discuss a question that has become strategic: the future of the online gambling sector in Europe.

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Europe wants to cut off illegal operators

Alex D.

20 Feb 2026

The European online gambling market is experiencing an explosion in illegal supply. Public authorities are now looking for a new strategy: no longer going after sites one by one, but attacking the ecosystem that enables them to exist.

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‘Over 6,000 lawsuits’ – Tipico welcomed in Brussels, beleaguered in Germany

Ron Emmerink

29 Jan 2026

The contrast could hardly be greater. While Tipico proudly announced that it has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), in Germany the lawsuits are piling up. More than six thousand players are claiming money back, and criticism of the gambling company is growing.

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A Mindway AI webinar to reinvent responsible gambling

Julien D.

29 Jan 2026

For the third year running, Mindway AI is getting ready to bring the gaming industry together for what has become a strategic event: its annual webinar devoted to responsible gaming forecasts.

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Foreign casinos: Court of Justice rules in favour of players

Maxime R.

16 Jan 2026

On 15 January 2026 in Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a major ruling on online gambling: when a player participates in online games of chance offered without a licence in their country, which law applies and before which courts can they take action? The answer given by the European judges significantly strengthens the position of players against foreign operators and their managers.

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2026: the year of more coherent regulation for European gaming

Maxime R.

13 Jan 2026

As European countries tighten up their national frameworks, a common dynamic is emerging: shared technical standards, similar control tools, increasing use of artificial intelligence and closer cooperation between regulators.

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Player safety: 6 EGBA webinars available on YouTube

Caroline B.

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 C.

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 D.

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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