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June 2020

Ensuring Europe’s online gamblers can play in a safe environment is an essential objective every day of the year: we all want customers who can enjoy a bet in a safe and responsible environment. The vast majority of customers do so, but some gamble too much, or too often, and need extra protection. And these past weeks, as millions of Europeans isolate at home due to the coronavirus lockdowns, safer gambling is even more important than ever. In this issue we discuss why safer gambling and responsible advertising is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic and are pleased to present our new code of conduct on responsible advertising. Don’t want to miss the latest news? Sign up here to receive our newsletters direct to your inbox.  

May 2020

Europe’s monthly online gambling news. New analysis shows EGBA’s responsible advertising code can reinforce national advertising rules The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA), was mandated by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to conduct a gap analysis exercise, to assess how the new EGBA Code of Conduct on Responsible Advertising for Online Gambling fits in comparison with the applicable regulatory and self-regulatory advertising rules in 15 selected European countries. The EASA analysis found that the measures introduced by EGBA’s Code are broadly consistent and congruent with national requirements on gambling advertising. In some of the countries, the Code was even found to be overall stricter than the applicable national provisions, with certain parts of the Code considered to be more specific in nature. > Read more EGBA hosts responsible advertising webinar with Gambling Compliance (video) On 19 May, EGBA hosted a responsible advertising webinar with Vixio Gambling Compliance “A...

April 2020

Europe’s monthly online gambling news EGBA publishes first pan-European code for responsible advertising for online gambling The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published the first pan-European Code of Conduct for responsible advertising for online gambling. The Code is broad in scope and introduces essential standards for advertising content, across all media platforms, and dedicated measures for social media. The Code has a particular focus on minor protection. The “Code of Conduct on Responsible Advertising for Online Gambling” intends to complement and strengthen existing legal and self-regulatory frameworks for online gambling advertising in Europe. > Read more COVID-19: European gambling associations issue guidance on safer online gambling and responsible advertising With increasing global concern about the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health, safety and well-being of the general public is of utmost concern. During this particularly concerning time for citizens online gambling companies should act socially responsible and...

March 2020

Europe’s monthly online gambling news Coronavirus Concerns Leads To 11% Drop In Forecasted Global Gambling Revenues  Global concerns about the coronavirus (COVID19) have led to a 11% drop in forecasted global gambling revenues in 2020* – with 2020 global gambling gross win downgraded from its pre-COVID19 forecasts of $473bn to $421bn (close to 2016 levels), according to industry analysts H2 Gambling Capital’s new weekly COVID Impact Tracker. While H2 Gambling Capital expect an increase in online activity, with the online gambling sector moving from 13.2% to a 15.7% share of global gambling revenue, the unprecedented shutdown of major sports events across the globe will hit overall revenues across the entire gambling sector (both offline and online). > Read more Stronger Enforcement Of Single Market Rules Needed In The EU – EGBA The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes the European Commission’s action plan for the enforcement of EU single market rules published today...

February 2020

Europe’s monthly online gambling news EGBA launches consultation for an online gambling industry Code of Conduct on GDPR The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has launched a consultation on its draft online gambling industry Code of Conduct for compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). We would like to hear the views of EU-based online gambling companies, gambling regulators, and other interested parties, on the Code. The Code aims to add value to the implementation of the GDPR by providing sector-specific guidance for online gambling companies, through the use of examples and best practices, on how to comply with the GDPR. The Code will apply to EGBA members and is open for adherence by other online gambling companies, provided they adhere to its full content. Deadline for reply: 25 February 2020. > Read more European Commission presents strategies for data and Artificial Intelligence The European Commission...

January 2020

Europe’s monthly online gambling news EU: (WEBINAR) Responsible advertising or no advertising at all – what’s the future? On 8 January, the European Gaming and Betting Association's (EGBA) Secretary General, Maarten Haijer, moderated a WrB Responsible Gambling webinar: Responsible advertising or no advertising at all – what’s the future? Participants included: Martin Lycka, GVC Group; Yanica Sant, Malta Gaming Authority; Clive Hawkswood, Responsible Affiliates in Gambling (RAIG); Andrew Taylor, Advertising Standards Authority (UK). Topics discussed: What can be learned from how other industries have evolved to not target vulnerable customers and minors? When these advertising restrictions and blocks fail to be passed on to affiliates, exposing self-excluded players to gambling ads, what is the root cause? How can operators better manage their relationship with affiliates to avoid breaches? You can listen to the full webinar in the weblink below (duration: 60 minutes). > Listen to the webinar EU: (STUDY) The...