Press Releases

30.10.2024

EGBA welcomes Superbet Group as the latest addition to its growing membership. Brussels / Bucharest, 30 October 2024 - The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) today welcomes Superbet Group, one of Europe’s leading sports betting and entertainment companies, as its newest member. The partnership solidifies EGBA’s position as the leading voice of Europe's online gambling sector and deepens its reach across the continent. Superbet’s membership of EGBA reflects its commitment to industry responsibility and to raising the bar on industry standards. Superbet will contribute to EGBA's ongoing work, including responsible advertising, safer gambling, and guidelines for the implementation of the newly agreed EU anti-money laundering rules. This comes as the incoming European Commission is expected to propose legislation that will impact EU digital sectors, including online gambling. Albert Simsensohn, Chief Operating Officer of Superbet Group, welcomed the new partnership: “This is an important chapter in our journey, as becoming...

09.10.2024

We are pleased to announce that campaign graphics and materials for European Safer Gambling Week 2024 (ESGW24) are now available. Taking place from 18-24 November, this annual initiative is in its 4th year. Coordinated with the support of EGBA, ESGW24 presents another important opportunity for stakeholders in our sector to unite in promoting safer gambling across Europe. During ESGW24, participating operators, including EGBA members, and other stakeholders will launch a social media campaign across Europe, sharing safer gambling messages with their customers and audiences. We invite you to join the social media campaign and help spread the message! The campaign graphics and materials are ready for distribution, including: Logos and banners. Social media graphics featuring safety messages (translated into over 20 European languages). Guidance notes detailing how to use the graphics. To request the graphics, please use the link below. Please note: Participation in ESGW24 and access to campaign materials...

18.07.2024

According to our latest sustainability report, 65% of our members' European customers – a record 21 million of them – used safety tools last year, with over half doing so voluntarily. Brussels, 18 July 2024 – Members of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) significantly stepped up their efforts to implement and promote safer gambling in 2023, according to the association’s fourth annual sustainability report published today. The report reveals that 65% of European customers – a record 21 million of them – used safety tools last year, with over half doing so voluntarily, a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the association’s operators sent a record 67.6 million messages to their customers to promote safer play, a 49% yearly increase. Over 23 million of these messages were personalised based on a customer’s actual playing behaviour. EGBA’s Sustainability Report 2024 outlines the joint efforts and progress made by...

25.06.2024

We are pleased to join forces with Sumsub, the first identity verification provider to join EGBA as associate member. Brussels / London, 25 June 2024 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce Sumsub, a leading global identity verification and anti-fraud platform, has joined the association as its newest associate member. The new strategic partnership reinforces Sumsub and EGBA’s joint commitment to promoting a safe and secure online gaming and betting environment in Europe. As the representative body for Europe’s leading online gaming and betting companies, EGBA is at the forefront of efforts to promote sustainability within the sector. In its capacity as an associate member of EGBA, Sumsub will contribute its expertise in identity verification to support EGBA’s mission of promoting high know-your-customer and fraud prevention standards within the industry and help shape the association’s awareness and positioning in the identity verification landscape. Sumsub’s full-cycle...

31.05.2024

The EU’s new anti-money laundering package has been finalised following its approval by the European Council yesterday. The new rules will benefit online gambling operators by standardising AML rules and reporting requirements. Obliged entities will have 3 years to comply with the new rules. Brussels, 31 May 2024 – The European Council yesterday approved the EU’s new anti-money laundering (AML) package, marking the finalisation of the EU’s new framework for combatting financial crime. The Council’s approval is the final step in the EU legislative process, following the European Parliament’s approval last month. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe’s leading online gambling operators, welcomes the finalisation of the new AML package and believes the incoming rule changes will strengthen the EU’s approach to tackling money laundering. The final legislative package provides for: The establishment of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) – based in Frankfurt, AML will have direct...

29.05.2024

EGBA is pleased to announce the dates for this year's European Safer Gambling Week. Join us in promoting safer gambling across Europe! Brussels, 29 May 2024 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s European Safer Gambling Week, which will take place from 18-24 November 2024. European Safer Gambling Week is an annual collaborative effort to raise awareness about safer gambling in Europe. Organised by EGBA, the initiative serves as a platform to foster important discussions about player protection between stakeholders across Europe’s gambling sector, including operators, regulators, support organisations, and experts-by-experience. This year will be the fourth edition of the initiative and, building upon the success of previous years, will be underpinned by a social media campaign and an array of insightful workshops. These will aim to raise awareness about safer gambling, share best practices and tips, signpost crucial resources...