News

EuroLeague 2025: Olympiacos in search of glory, Panathinaikos defends its title

16 May 2025

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.

Sensation

EGBA adopts AI from Letzz

Caroline B.

30 Apr 2025

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.

Legislation

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Is the black market in gambling winning the game?

Caroline B.

24 Apr 2025

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.

Economy

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Illegal gambling: EU takes action with ProtectEU strategy

Maxime R.

8 Apr 2025

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.

Politics

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Agreement on gambling regulation between Ireland and the United Kingdom

Alex D.

8 Apr 2025

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.

Legislation

Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!

Maxime R.

28 Mar 2025

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.

Economy

CJEU highlights importance of EU notification procedure in gambling regulation

Nathalie Maes

24 Mar 2025

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.

Legislation

Social networks: the EGBA wants to restrict gambling ads

Caroline B.

27 Feb 2025

On 25 February 2025, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) issued an urgent call for tighter age restrictions on gambling-related advertising on social networks.

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The Council of Europe takes action against youth addiction

Alex D.

5 Feb 2025

The Council of Europe is launching an initiative to counter the growing risks of gambling and gambling elements in video games among young people.

Sensation

Poland calls on EU to unite against black gambling market

Caroline B.

11 Jan 2025

Poland, currently president of the Council of the European Union, has an ambitious plan: to unite the European Union in the fight against illegal gambling with a coherent strategy.

Legislation

The European Casino Association on the offensive against illegal gambling

Caroline B.

3 Jan 2025

The European Casino Association (ECA) has just published an ambitious manifesto for the 2025-2029 policy cycle of the European Union.

Legislation

Why European Soccer Championship 2024 put betting operators to the test

Ron Emmerink

26 Aug 2024

The Euro 2024 European Football Championship presented not only enormous opportunities but also significant risks for betting operators and players.

News

Gamblers make conscious choices: Safety measures increasingly popular

Ron Emmerink

20 Jul 2024

The European gambling sector is taking an important step forward in the field of responsible gaming. In 2023 the use of safer gambling tools has risen to a record high. So does the new sustainability report from the European Gaming & Betting Association EGBA show.

Legislation

Gambling supervision in Europe, countries join forces for better regulation

Ron Emmerink

27 Jun 2024

The gambling regulators of Austria, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom met in Vienna on June 11 and 12 to discuss two key topics.

News

New EU anti-money laundering package approved: stricter rules for online gambling

Ron Emmerink

7 Jun 2024

Combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism in the EU is the objective of the new European anti-money laundering package.

Legislation

Gambling Legislation in Europe: How Does it Work?

Ron Emmerink

30 May 2024

In this article, we will delve deeper into European legislation and regulations surrounding gambling advertising. Although gambling is legal in many European countries, there are strict rules.

Legislation