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European Gaming & Betting Association Review
European gaming & betting association is a regulatory body established in 2017 to replace the European betting association of 2003. It was founded by seven leading gaming operators in Europe including:
- Bet-at-home;
- Interwetten Gaming Limited;
- Party Gaming;
- Digibet;
- Bwin;
- Carmen Media Group;
- Expekt Sportwetten.
It’s a non-profit organization whose finances come from membership fees and donations made by gaming operators.
Features of EGBA
One of the most outstanding qualities of EGBA is the set of rules gambling operators must comply with before joining the association. These requirements include:
- Committing to responsible gaming
- A casino must allow being audited from a third party
- The casino has to offer 24/7 customer care services
- A casino has to allow players to set their limits
Another distinguishing feature about this association is their ability to curb gambling operators from money laundering. For you to be a member of the association, you must promote social responsibility as the association is responsible too.
Duties of the European Gaming & Betting Association
First, EGBA’s main plan is to create uniform online gaming industries so that all gaming operators in Europe can offer their services across the continent. This objective is in line with European Union philosophy and therefore are taking with European countries that banning online gambling. The association also takes legal recourse against countries illegalizing online gambling or those countries monopolizing gambling in Europe.
According to the popularity of online casino in Europe, the second duty of EGBA is to facilitate fair, responsible, and secure gambling among game operators and people who use those gambling platforms. It, therefore, has come up with a code of conduct, all its members have to follow.
Similar Gambling Organizations in Europe
European Casino Association
ECA is an organization representing individual and national association operators of land-based casinos in Europe. The association represents more than 900 casinos and approximately 70,000 employees across Europe. ECA was founded in the early 90s and has since represented EU member states and non- EU countries.
The main objective of ECA is to focus on and promote issues of casinos, including casino operations. It, therefore, provides a focal point from which casino operators, stakeholders, and national policymakers can address casino matters—ideally, the association work as a source of information on anything relating to casino operations.
Also, the association aims to contribute to EU decisions on matters regarding the casino.
UKGC
United Kingdom Gambling Commission is the largest organization licensing gambling operators in the UK. For any casino to operate, whether online or offline, they have to acquire a license from UKGC. The commission, however, assign licenses only after thoroughly conducting an audit to ensure the gambling company adheres to the safety of players.
One of the main things UKGC looks at is the finances of a company and whether it has a separate players’ account holding player fund. This is important as it means even when a company goes bankrupt, it can still pay players who’ve won. Also, the commission has to look at the RTP rate. Return to player is the amount that goes back to players (not necessarily the person who deposits the bet money). So if a company states their RTP is 95%, it means the company keeps 5% of the amount a player deposit while the rest is paid to bet winners.
UKGC generally perform a thorough audit, including criminal record and ownership structure of the gambling business, to ensure British players are protected from incompetent companies.
GREF
Gaming regulator European forum is an organization with over 30 years in providing its services. The organization is a base on which members share and gather knowledge and experiences in regards to gambling. Ideally, GREF aims to provide useful materials, references, and be the source of comments in matters related to gambling. Members given access to the platform include;
- Those who license gambling operators
- Supervisors of the gambling sector
- And legislators of gambling-related information in the EU, internal sovereignty, and states.
International Game Technology PLC announced that it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
“As a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell. Through our global Sustainable Play program, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts,” Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability at IGT, said.
FTSE Russell’s ESG Scores and data model allows investors to understand a company’s exposure to, and management of, ESG issues in multiple dimensions. The ESG Scores are comprises an overall rating that breaks down into underlying pillar and theme exposures. Scores built on over 300 individual indicator assessments are applied to each company’s unique circumstances. The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russell’s ESG framework.
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Super Group has appointed Merrick Wolman to its Board of Directors, effective from February 18, 2025.
Mr. Wolman is the Chief Executive Officer of a global finance company and has worked closely with the Super Group executive team for over two decades.
Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Merrick to the board. His deep understanding of the gaming industry, alongside his wide range of experience in executive roles, will be of great value as we continue to pursue our global growth strategy and build on our successes to date.”
This appointment brings the total directors on Super Group’s board to nine, including five independent directors.
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Kindred Group has reported decline in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the fourth quarter 2024 at 2.7% (Q3 2024 3.2%). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 92.2% (compared to 87.3% in Q3 2024). This positive trend is mainly the result of stricter measures across key markets, improved internal processes, as well as the exit from non-locally licensed markets as part of to the acquisition by La Française des Jeux (FDJ) in October 2024. This shift reflects Kindred’s broader commitment to maintaining high regulatory standards and fostering safer gambling practices.
“It is pleasing to see the decline in high-risk revenue during the fourth quarter of last year. We know that the share fluctuates between quarters, but the long-term trend is showing a steady decline. We remain dedicated and focused on improving our systems and processes to ensure we offer our customers a safe and fun experience,” Esther Scheepers, Head of Responsible Gambling at Kindred Group, said.
“The increased focus on responsible gambling by regulators and the industry is welcomed. From our end, we see that by combining our expertise with emerging technologies, we can further enhance detection capabilities. We are currently working on our existing detection system in combination with an additional system that will enable us to integrate more robust compliance features and optimize our overall approach to safer gambling. Furthermore, we are exploring opportunities to expand our research efforts, aiming to support data-driven discussions and looking at emerging trends in consumer protection. All these aspects are important to protect the integrity of the licence model and maintain a level playing field,” Esther Scheepers added.
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