EGBA: Latest News

The European Commission believes an EU gambling tax could generate €13.3 billion, but major industry resistance is already emerging.

Finance EMEA 1 Jun 2026

Europe approves its first gambling harm detection standard, marking a milestone for player protection and industry responsibility.

GREF welcome and backs EGBA’s initiative to create a new European standard for online gambling harm markers by 2025.

EGBA pushes Austria to replace outdated monopoly with multi-licensing. Reform could boost consumer protections, revenue, and transparency.

EGBA's latest sustainability report highlights increased illegal online gambling in Europe, urging policymakers to take decisive action.

EMEA 24 Jul 2024

European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has embraced the European Union's new electronic identification (e-ID) law

Learn how the EGBA's approval of Frankfurt as the AML Authority base signals a significant step in European anti-money laundering efforts.

Discover how Frankfurt's selection as the seat of the European AMLA will shape the future of anti-money laundering efforts in the EU.

Logico criticizes Italy's proposed online gambling reforms, warning that a licence fee hike to €7m could severely limit market competition

EGBA calls on France to lift its online casino ban, citing a study showing a surge in the black market for online gambling in 2023

The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates a state aid investigation into the Dutch lottery licensing process after an EGBA appeal

Italy's Ministry of Finance proposes major changes to its online gambling regulations, emphasizing higher concession costs & stricter controls

Regulation 1 Nov 2023

EGBA supports Finland's initiative to transition from a state gambling monopoly to a licensed system by 2025

iGaming EMEA 27 Oct 2023

BGC is calling for cooperation to effectively reduce exposure of minors and individuals suffering from gambling harm to gambling marketing.

Finance EMEA 8 Jun 2023