Will EU Enforce Uniform Online Gambling Rules?

The European Commission is scheduled to release its action plan on online gambling on October 10, but will it use the opportunity to enforce rules for responsible gambling and consumer protection?

'Key test'

The policy paper on gambling will be a "key test" of the Commission's commission to tackling fragmentation in the sector, Sigrid Ligne, secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association said. She used the opportunity to call for hard action from the commission to protect consumers.

Ligne said the EGBA deplores the situation in which 27 mini-markets are competing for gambling in Europe. She called for the introduction of European rules to ensure proper protection for consumers while enabling open, fair and transparent licensing conditions for EU-regulated operators.

Standing up for European gambling

Online gambling regulation is a hot topic across the entire continent, and EGBA is there to stand up for the leading operators. It consists of a number of leading partners, including PartyGaming, bwin Group, Unibet, bet-at-home.com, Carmen Media Group, Expekt, Interwetten Gaming and digibet.

EGBA states in its mission a commitment to legal and responsible online betting and gaming. This includes fair products as well as fair competition. Along with freedom of choice, which the EGBA states as a goal, they also fight for fair competition and a regulated environment for European operators.