EGBA - European Gaming and Betting Association

Press Releases - April 2008

FFT claim rejected: Belgians will be able to place online bets with EU operators on Roland Garros and Paris Masters 2008

29/04/2008: In three rulings issued yesterday in cases brought forward by the French Tennis Federation (FFT) in Belgium against EU licensed operators including EGBA member bwin, the Liège first instance court rejected all allegations of the complainant.

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Online gaming industry calls for European cooperation in responsible gaming

18/04/2008: Key stakeholders from across the online gaming industry spoke with one voice at the inaugural ‘Responsible Gaming Day’ event at the European Parliament yesterday, calling on the EU for greater cooperation to ensure a safer and more secure online gaming environment for consumers.

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EGBA shares EU concerns on draft Italian remote gaming decree

16/04/2008: The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes the Commission’s decision to issue formal Comments on the Italian draft decree on remote gaming. The draft, which lays down requirements for remote gaming operators to become operational in Italy, also raised stronger concerns from Malta, in the form of a Detailed Opinion. These decisions strictly prevent Italy from adopting its Decree in its current format before 29 April 2008 and should bring it to amend its draft

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L’EGBA sostiene la decisione della Commissione relativa alla bozza di decreto italiano

16/04/2008: L’Associazione europea degli operatori del gioco d’azzardo e delle scommesse (European Gaming and Betting Association – EGBA) accoglie con piacere la decisione della Commissione europea di inviare un commento ufficiale sulla bozza di decreto italiano relativo al gioco d’azzardo online. La bozza, che stabilisce i requisiti che gli operatori di gioco d’azzardo online devono soddisfare per poter operare in Italia, ha suscitato anche forti preoccupazioni da parte di Malta, sotto forma di parere circostanziato. Queste decisioni vietano all'Italia di adottare il Decreto nella sua attuale forma prima del 29 Aprile e dovrebbero portarla a una revisione della bozza.

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Online betting in tennis: French Tennis Federation sued for damages

09/04/2008: Following claims by the FFT (Fédération Française de Tennis) that services offered by online sports betting operators present a danger to the ethics of sport, bwin, a member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), is suing the French Tennis Federation for damages before a Paris court (Tribunal de grande instance).

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