EGBA Launches New European Safer Gambling Week Website
31.10.2025
EGBA is pleased to announce the launch of its new European Safer Gambling Week website featuring help resources for players, the latest event programme, and practical safer gambling advice.
Brussels, 31 October 2025 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce the launch of the official European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25) website, available at www.safergambling.eu, marking an important milestone in preparations for this year’s initiative, which will take place from 17-23 November 2025.
The new website serves as a central hub, offering information about the initiative and sharing important resources for both players and industry stakeholders. It features several dedicated sections designed to support player protection and encourage participation in the initiative:
- Support Resources – A comprehensive help page listing helplines and support services across European countries, including contact information for national helplines and self-exclusion systems. Players can find confidential support in their local language.
- Events Programme – The growing agenda of conferences, workshops, and webinars taking place throughout the week, covering key topics in player protection. Stakeholders can register for events and view the full programme.
- Safer Gambling Tips – Guidance for players, including warning signs to watch for, practical tips to stay in control, and the core safer gambling messages that form the foundation of this year’s initiative.
Join This Year’s Initiative
Now in its fifth year, ESGW25 brings together stakeholders across Europe’s gambling sector in a common mission to promote safe and sustainable play. Last year’s edition brought together 195 organisations from 26 countries, reaching 3.1 million people with important safety messages through a coordinated social media campaign, educational events, and stakeholder collaboration.
Get Involved
Operators, regulators, support organisations, trade associations, technology providers, and other sector stakeholders are invited to participate in ESGW25. Campaign graphics are available in 27 languages and can be requested through the website. Visit www.safergambling.eu to find out more.
About European Safer Gambling Week
The European Safer Gambling Week is an annual pan-European initiative organised by EGBA to raise awareness about safer gambling and reinforce a strong culture of player protection. Established in 2021, the initiative brings together diverse stakeholders across Europe’s gambling sector in a common mission to promote safe and sustainable play. The 2025 edition takes place from 17-23 November.
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 ensures high consumer protection standards while acknowledging internet realities and evolving consumer preferences. As part of its commitment to safer gambling, EGBA organises and coordinates the annual European Safer Gambling Week, bringing together industry stakeholders to promote safe and sustainable play.
EGBA members adhere to the highest regulatory standards, collectively holding 321 online gambling licences – each licence with its own rigorous compliance requirements – and serving over 30 million customers across 21 European countries. Together, they represent approximately 30% of Europe’s 2024 online gambling gross gaming revenue.
