EGBA Publishes First Pan-European Code On Responsible Advertising For Online Gambling
EGBA has strengthened its commitment to safer gambling by publishing the first pan-European Code of Conduct on responsible advertising for online gambling. The Code is broad in scope and introduces essential standards for advertising content, across all media platforms, and dedicated measures for social media. The Code has a particular focus on minor protection.
EGBA demonstrates commitment to GDPR with sectoral code of conduct for data protection
EGBA has published a code of conduct on data protection which establishes dedicated sector-specific rules and best practices to ensure compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and promotes the highest standards of data protection in the online gambling sector.
COVID-19: European Gambling Associations Issue Guidance On Safer Online Gambling And Responsible Advertising
With increasing global concern about the impact of the Coronavirus, EGBA has joined 15 other European online gambling associations to issue guidance on how online gambling companies can promote safer gambling and responsible advertising during this difficult time.
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A truly European sector
Online gambling is truly cross-border. Our member companies hold licenses in 20 EU member states, adding up to a total of more than 121 licenses to provide their services in the EU.
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Promoting safer online gambling
The vast majority of people who gamble play for fun and in a responsible way, but not all do. EGBA supports measures to ensure that all players are better protected, especially the approximately 1-2% who display problem gambling behaviour.
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Supporting sports and sports integrity
Online gambling provides crucial funding support to sports. In 2018, our members contributed more than €218 million in financial support to sports federations, leagues and clubs, through direct sponsorships and sport streaming rights.
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EGBA represents bet365, Betsson Group, GVC Holdings PLC, Kindred Group PLC, and William Hill, who combined had a total of 121 online gambling licenses across 20 EU countries in 2018.
EGBA represents bet365, Betsson Group, GVC Holdings PLC, Kindred Group PLC, and William Hill, who combined had a total of 121 online gambling licenses across 20 EU countries in 2018.
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