EGBA News 2026
AI-GENERATEDEU Considers New Online Gambling Levy: Billions in Revenue Targeted by 2029
A Brussels think tank proposes a union-wide levy on online gambling that could raise up to €4.7 billion for the EU budget by 2029.
AI-GENERATEDEGBA Launches Registration for European Safer Gambling Week 2026
The European Gaming and Betting Association has opened event registrations for its sixth annual player protection week, scheduled for November 2026.
AI-GENERATEDEurope's Gambling Revenue 2026: Germany Lags Behind in Online Share
Europe's gambling market hit 123.4 billion Euro in 2024. While Sweden boasts a 68.3% online share, Germany remains at a low 22.6% due to strict regulations.
AI-GENERATEDEGBA Leadership Transition: Maarten Haijer to Step Down as Secretary General
After a 13-year tenure, Maarten Haijer will exit the European Gaming and Betting Association on September 1. Pierre Tournier is set to take over as interim Secretary General.
AI-GENERATEDSuper joins EGBA Board: Stronger voice for regulated gambling in Europe
Gaming operator Super, owner of the Superbet brand, has been appointed to the Board of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). This strengthens the representation of online gambling operators within the association, which represents approximately 30% of Europe's online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR).
AI-GENERATEDEGBA Complaint Against Walletto: Allegations of Illegal Gambling Payments
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has filed a complaint with the Bank of Lithuania against the fintech company Walletto. They accuse Walletto of processing payments for illegal online gambling operators. Walletto denies this and is investigating the allegations.
AI-GENERATEDEGBA demands tough action against illegal gambling payments
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) urges payment providers across Europe to crack down on black market gambling operators, filing a complaint against Lithuanian payment provider Walletto.
AI-GENERATEDEGBA Reports Safer Gambling Progress - 2025 Data Shows Increased Efforts
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) published its Annual Activity Report 2026. It reveals that EGBA members sent 45.5 million safer gambling messages to customers in 2022.