Gambling regulators Ireland and Belgium join hands – ‘strong together’
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28 May 2025 •
Reading time: 2 minutes 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.
Both want to work together towards a better gambling environment in their respective countries. They want to help each other follow rules properly and reduce risks for players. Their cooperation could mean a lot to people who gamble in Ireland and Belgium.
What this cooperation means
The agreement goes beyond a formal signing ceremony. Both regulators want to actively exchange information. This will allow them to alert each other if something goes wrong or if suspicious gambling patterns emerge.
They also want to set up working groups together. In these groups, they look at what works well in each country. For example, they discuss how gambling companies can better protect their customers. These conversations help to share and try out smart ideas.
They also start talking to each other more often about their work. This is important because the gambling world is changing rapidly. By sitting together regularly, they keep the industry fair and safe.
Why this collaboration is important
This kind of collaboration shows how important it is to join forces. Working alone can go well, but working together often works better. Ireland and Belgium are leading by example with this move.
With this, Magali Clavie and Anne Marie Caulfield are showing their commitment to protecting players. They want everyone to be able to gamble without risk of fraud or addiction. By working together, they can be one step ahead of criminals in the gambling sector.
Their action in Athens can inspire other countries. Cooperation and information sharing are ways to keep the gambling world clean and safe. This is good news for players across Europe.