European Gaming and Betting Association

EGBA promotes fair competition for licensed EU operators and the possibility for consumers throughout Europe to access regulated, secured and safe gaming and betting services. We are committed to and apply an exemplary level of corporate and social responsibility. EGBA strives for a regulatory regime that is proportionate, non-discriminatory, fully adapted to the Internet and the cross border nature of our sector.

European Court of Justice: European Commission correct to issue guidelines for protecting consumers using online gambling services — 20 February 2018, 23:57 CET

The EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that the European Commission acted within its rights by issuing guidelines to member states on how to protect consumers from online gambling services.

CJEU: access to gambling market cannot be restricted for economic reasons — 12 September 2013, 16:32 CET

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) today confirmed once again the well-established principle that Member States cannot restrict the national gambling market to protect the commercial interest of incumbents or for other economic reasons. The Court adds that national laws which prohibit cross-border gambling, irrespective of the form in which that activity is undertaken, are in breach of EU law.

State aid: Horserace betting levies must be fully compliant with EU state aid rules — 19 June 2013, 18:15 CET

The industry bodies representing the leading European online betting operators are concerned about today's European Commission decision that confirms a French levy to fund 'the improvement of the equine species and the promotion of horse breeding' is in line with EU state aid rules.

Remote gambling industry challenges Greek protectionist law — 28 May 2013, 16:50 CET

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have today filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the regulations recently notified by the Greek State which restrict the online gambling market. The complaint details a range of non-EU compliant barriers to new market entrants and requests that the Commission, as guardian of the EU Treaties, to address this as a matter of urgency.

Online gaming and betting: EGBA welcomes extension of revised anti-money laundering directive to all gambling services — 05 February 2013, 18:04 CET

EU online gambling operators salute the European Commission’s updated rules (see link) on anti-money laundering. The new rules, which we hope will bring a greater level of consistency between national rules, confirm that online gambling is a clear cross-border economic activity covered by a growing number of EU-harmonised legislation.

Remote gambling industry calls on European Commission to safeguard notifications — 26 November 2012, 13:54 CET

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the non-notification of regulations that will extend OPAP’s monopoly on online gambling and impose harsh enforcement measures while the compliance of the new law with EU law remains in question.

EU funding program rewards ground-breaking educational campaign against match fixing — 21 November 2012, 13:40 CET

The European Commission gives a green light to co-finance with the European online betting industry and EU Athletes an educational campaign that will help professional sports-people better understand the risks linked to match fixing.

Commission commits to take Member States to CJEU over illegal national gambling laws — 23 October 2012, 17:47 CET

EU online gambling operators hail the European Commission's decision to start enforcing EU law against illegal national gambling laws. This decision is part of the twofold approach of the Commission´s Communication on Online Gambling that also contains actions for the first common European measures to be set in this sector.

European Commission's new policy paper on online gambling — 02 October 2012, 18:59 CET

EU operators call for 'hard' action from the Commission to curb market fragmentation and protect consumers - EU operators lodge formal complaint with the Commission against the new German gambling régime.

CJEU: AG considers Greek gambling monopoly OPAP to be contrary to EU law — 20 September 2012, 13:43 CET

CJEU expected to rule within months on the non-conformity of Greek gambling monopoly OPAP; over four years after the Commission had expressed the same concerns in a Reasoned Opinion but failed to press ahead with legal action through the Court.

CJEU: the end of copyright claims for sport fixture lists — 01 March 2012, 16:59 CET

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) today delivered its ruling (case C-604/10) in a case referred from the Court of Appeal (England & Wales).

European Court calls into question the compliance of the new Italian regulation with EU law — 16 February 2012, 14:42 CET

Today the European Court of Justice (CJEU) issued its preliminary ruling in the joint cases Costa and Cifone regarding the access of European operators to Italian gambling licences (cases C-72/10 and C-77/10) under the 2006 reformed Italian gambling legislation. The CJEU confirms that Member States cannot protect vested economic interests and thereby discriminate against new operators under the aegis of consumer protection or fraud prevention.

Remote gambling industry challenges Greek protectionist law — 28 November 2011, 12:51 CET

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) have today filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the recently adopted Greek online gambling law. The complaint details a range of non-EU compliant barriers to new market entrants and requests that the Commission, as guardian of the EU Treaties, address this as a matter of urgency.

CJEU: Online gambling ruling reconfirms the urgent need for an EU framework — 15 September 2011, 16:09 CET

Today the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its ruling in the Austrian online gambling case Dickinger and Ömer (C-347/09).

EGBA concerned at EC Green Paper on online gambling — 24 March 2011, 18:57 CET

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes today’s publication of the Green Paper on online gambling that will allow for a factual discussion at EU level. At the same time, the EGBA expresses its concern with the apparent lack of commitment to curb further fragmentation of the common market and ensure that consumers throughout the EU enjoy consistent standards of regulated, safe and high-quality products.

Regulatory progress in sight for online gambling — 10 December 2010, 12:54 CET

EU ministers have acknowledged for the first time that a purely national approach is insufficient to deal with online gambling, paving the way for increased cooperation at the European level.

Online gaming and betting: Romanian draft triggers European Commission’s objections — 07 October 2010, 13:27 CET

The European Commission issued a detailed opinion against the Romanian draft legislation regulating online gaming and betting. Such detailed opinion implies that the Commission has strong doubts about the compatibility of the draft legislation with EU law and means Romania cannot adopt its draft in its current shape.

ECJ: Swedish sanctions for gaming adverts cannot discriminate against EU operators - Industry calls on Swedish government to adapt legislation to EU market reality — 08 July 2010, 23:09 CET

Today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rendered a preliminary ruling addressing questions relating to the compliance of Swedish gaming legislation with the EU Treaty.