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Belgium – EGBA issues guidance on safer online gambling
With increasing global concern about the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the health, safety and well-being of the general public is of outmost concern. During this particularly concerning time for citizens online gambling companies should act socially responsible and ensure that those Europeans who choose to gamble online can continue do so in a safe…
Spain – EGBA calls for ‘balanced, proportionate and supportive’ measures for Spain’s online industry
Spain’s new governing parties have indicated they intend to introduce new regulations for gambling, including additional consumer protection measures, stricter restrictions for gambling advertising and a review of taxation for online gambling. While it is too early to predict the specific measures that will be introduced, general policy commitments were outlined in a 50-page accord…
Europe – EU must enforce EU law into all EU online sectors
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has said that the if European Union is really serious about making the digital single market work for its consumers, then the Commission should enforce EU law in all online sectors. The association’s comments came at a European Council meeting in Brussels which invited the Commission to come…
Norway – EGBA calls for policy rethink as Norway blocks online payments
The Norwegian Gaming Authority has banned payment transactions with six gambling companies, which it says are operating ‘illegally’ within its territory. Legislation in Norway allows for only two state-run companies to offer gambling. Norsk Tipping operates sports betting and casino games whilst Norsk Rikstoto provides race betting services. The Norwegian Gaming Authority; Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet has…
Belgium – Only one EU member has implemented the European Commission’s online guidelines
All EU member states, except Denmark, have not fully implemented EU consumer protection guidelines for online gambling, putting the protection of online gamblers at risk by leaving them exposed to unequal and inadequate levels of consumer protection across EU member states, according to a study published today by the City University London. The study “Consumer…
Norway – EGBA calls for rethink from Norway on payment blocking
Following the closure of the Norwegian government’s consultation on its proposal to block payment transactions to and from foreign gaming websites, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on the Norwegian authorities to turn away from difficult-to-enforce and counterproductive payment blocking measures and, instead, introduce an online gambling regulation which is modern, open…
Italy – EGBA warns against advertising ban in Italy
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has warned that illegal gambling will increase if Italy moves forwards with new laws to ban any gambling-related advertising. Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) said: “One of the important benefits of gambling advertising is that it directs Italian customers towards those gambling operators…
Belgium – EU Ombudsman rejects EGBA’s complaint of maladministration
The European Ombudsman has rejected a complaint submitted by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) concerning the European Commission’s failure to ensure the regulatory framework for online gambling in certain Member States was in line with EU law. In previous years the EGBA had submitted a number of infringement complaints to the European Commission…
