Articles About European Gaming and Betting Association

Betsson Group Becomes Member of the EGBA

Akos February 23, 2017 11:29:24

The EGBA has announced that Betsson Group, the leading European online gambling company has joined the association on the 20th of February, 2017. Betsson Group is an established European online gambling company, well-known in the Nordic markets. According to the European Gaming and Betting Association’s (EGBA) press release, the company is about to expand its […]

Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling Joins EGBA

Akos December 5, 2016 11:33:29

On December 2nd, the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling has become the newest member of the European Gaming and Betting Association to benefit from their vast experience of other European markets and knowledge of EU law and procedures. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced that the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling […]

End of the Monopoly? Changes in the Gambling Legislation in Hungary

Petar June 23, 2015 06:34:54

The Hungarian Parliament discusses amendments concerning changes in the online gambling regulations in the country. The Hungarian house of law started an initiative for liberalization of the internet gambling market in the state. Among the amendments proposed for the transformation of the online gaming regulations are those concerning the reduction of the amount of online […]

Finland Takes a Step Further to Strengthen its Gambling Monopoly

Monica E. March 2, 2014 09:17:21

The Finnish Government is looking for ways to stop online operators from violating the state’s gambling laws. While the European Gaming and Betting Association urges member states to open up the market for private operators, the Finland Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy has just announced new legislative measures to strengthen the government’s monopoly over the […]

European Commission Roulette: High Stakes Political Gambling

Monica E. February 27, 2014 18:15:58

Europe is finally getting rid of José Barroso, but who is going to take his place as head of the EU executive body? Europe’s biggest elections are less than three months away and the union’s most powerful political organizations are putting their teams together for the battle. The stakes are high, but players are determined […]

Mr. Green Scores Big on Scandinavian Market, as Profits Double in 2013

Monica E. February 24, 2014 12:37:03

Scandinavian online casino operator Mr Green has doubled its earnings over the last financial year. Internet gambling operator Mr. Green has had a very good financial year, with profits for its online casinos in Sweden growing significantly. In fact, the company reported earnings have more than doubled in 2013. Although year-on-year profits saw a drop […]

German Efficiency? Not in Online Gambling

February 20, 2014 15:45:35

18 months after promising to issue sportsbetting license, the German bureaucracy has barely moved. Germany, the “superstar of Europe” has built a reputation on a productive economy, efficient social system, and effective government. One area in which it hasn’t been very successful is regulating the gambling industry. Dysfunctional bureaucracy, confusing procedures and the lack of […]

EGBA Says Swedish Gambling Laws are not in Compliance with European Regulations

Monica E. February 19, 2014 18:35:38

According to a recent report issued by the European Gaming and Betting Association, Sweden needs to change its current gambling laws. During the last few years, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) sent out several written warnings to the Swedish authorities, asking them to comply with the European Union’s rules on free movement of […]