Tipico joins the European Gaming and Betting Association
19.01.2026
EGBA is pleased to welcome Tipico to its growing membership.
Brussels, 19 January 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to welcome Tipico, Germany’s leading sports betting and online gambling operator, as its newest member. The partnership strengthens EGBA’s position as the leading voice for Europe’s online gambling sector and reinforces the association’s representation in one of Europe’s most important and largest national gambling markets.
Tipico’s membership of EGBA demonstrates its commitment to advancing industry cooperation and standards, and will significantly strengthen EGBA’s representation in Germany and across German-speaking markets. Tipico will now begin contributing in EGBA’s working groups and to the association’s initiatives, including on responsible advertising, safer gambling, and anti-money laundering.
Jochen Weiner, Director Public Policy at Tipico, commented on the membership: “As a company committed to player protection and regulatory excellence, we look forward to contributing our expertise to EGBA’s important work. This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to promoting high industry standards and our fight against the black market for online gambling in Europe.”
“We’re delighted to welcome Tipico to EGBA and to start 2026 with such a strong addition to our membership,” said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA. “As Germany’s leading online gambling operator with a strong track record, Tipico brings valuable expertise to our association and will reinforce our collective efforts to promote a well-regulated and sustainable gambling sector in Europe. We look forward to working closely with our new colleagues on our shared commitment to high industry standards.”
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About Tipico
Tipico Group is the leading sports betting and online gaming provider in Germany and, in terms of its subsidiary ADMIRAL Austria, the number one operator in sports betting and retail slot gaming in Austria.
As a pioneer in the industry, Tipico has been offering its customers state-of-the-art technology and innovative products for more than 20 years. Tipico continuously sets new technological standards, especially in terms of speed, security, and user-friendliness. We are particularly focused on data security and consumer protection; effective and evidence-based player protection measures are an integral part of all our offerings. Founded in 2004, Tipico Group now employs around 3,800 staff members. Together with our partners, almost 6,800 people take care of our customers every day in over 1,250 betting shops across Germany and Austria, making Tipico Group the operator of the largest shop network in the German-speaking region.
About EGBA
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gambling operators established, licensed, and regulated within the EU. EGBA collaborates with national and EU authorities and other stakeholders to foster a well-regulated online gambling market that protects consumers and channels consumer demand towards regulated operators. As part of its commitment to player protection, EGBA also organises the annual European Safer Gambling Week, bringing together industry stakeholders to promote safe and sustainable play.
EGBA members collectively hold 321 online gambling licences – each with its own strict compliance requirements – to offer their services across 21 European countries. Beyond these requirements, members also adhere to EGBA’s industry standards and codes on responsible advertising, anti-money laundering, and player protection. Together, they account for approximately 30% of Europe’s online gambling gross gaming revenue.
For more information, please contact:
| Tipico | EGBA | ||
| Matthias Folkmann | Barry Magee | ||
| Director Corporate Communications | Director of Communications | ||
