Tag Archives: ECA
Germany – Spielbanken Niedersachsen meets ECA Responsible Gambling Framework criteria
Germany-based casino operator, Spielbanken Niedersachsen GmbH (SNG), has achieved certification according to the ECA Responsible Gambling Framework following an independent audit conducted by respected auditors Prof. J. Häfeli (Luzern) and Ms. S. Brecht (Stuttgart). Certification of the 10-strong German casino group ensures that SNG is operating in adherence with the latest standards in Responsible Gambling…
Belgium – ECA awards four EDP 2021 Diversity Scholarships
The European Casino Association is pleased to announce the successful candidates for this year’s ECA Diversity Scholarship, sponsored by AGEM, Clarion, the University of Las Vegas International Gaming Institute and the ECA. The Diversity Scholarship is open to all ECA member employees and in its fourth year since inception is to award more candidates than…
Belgium – ECA selects new line-up for the challenging times ahead
Following one of the most difficult periods ever faced by the land-based casino industry in Europe, the challenge of stabilising and rebuilding the business falls upon all members of the European Casino Association (ECA). Never has the unified voice of the association been more important and relevant than it is today. The support and assistance…
Monaco – European Dealer Championship announces new 2022 dates
Following the cancellation of this year’s event, the European Casino Association has responded swiftly to calls from the land-based gaming industry to announce new dates for the competition in 2022. Postponed twice due to the impact of the pandemic and ongoing restrictions affecting European travellers, the ECA Board of Directors has confirmed that the next…
Belgium – European Casino Association states ICE London is pivotal to recovery
European Casino Association (ECA) Chairman, Per Jaldung believes ICE London 2022 (February 1-3, ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London) will be a pivotal event for the land-based casino sector as it addresses the challenges of operating in a post-pandemic environment. Looking ahead to February, which will mark the 15th year of co-operation between ICE and the ECA,…
Belgium – ECA poll suggests European land-based casino sector has been hardest hit
Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on the European gambling industry, with the land-based casino sector taking the brunt of the impact. European casinos were closed for an average of 136 days in 2020, and the vast majority of operators have been unable to welcome guests in 2021. The latest ECA members’ poll reveals that…
Belgium – The European Casino Association postpones key industry events
In light of the continued uncertainty regarding international travel and the viability of in-person events due to the ongoing pandemic, the Board of the European Casino Association announces the cancellation of this year’s European Dealer Championship (Monte-Carlo, October 4 to 8) and ECA Industry Forum (Vienna, November 31 to December 3), with both events postponed…
Belgium – European Casino Association confirms new board structure
Last week at ICE London, the European Casino Association approved a new structure for the board and a new member, Czech Casino Association. Furthermore, three more certificates for Responsible Gambling have been released. At the first General Assembly of the year, held at ICE London on February 4, members of the European Casino Association (ECA)…
Belgium – Dietmar Hoscher resigns from his position as Vice Chairman of the ECA
The long-time ECA Board Member and current Vice Chairman Dietmar Hoscher is leaving the ECA. Mr Hoscher informed the ECA Chairman about his decision to withdraw from the ECA Board of Directors with immediate effect due to serious health reasons. Mr Hoscher has been involved in the ECA Board of Directors since 2011. He was…
