[Webinar] Beyond the Regulatory Perimeter: Tackling Europe’s Black Market Challenge
03.11.2025
Join us for this webinar to discuss the scale and impact of Europe’s black market for online gambling. This panel will examine the consumer harm caused by black market operators, regulatory enforcement challenges, cross-border cooperation, and practical solutions – essential insights for understanding and addressing this growing challenge for Europe’s regulated gambling industry. This webinar is being organised as part of European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25) on 17-23 November.
Date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 11.00 – 12.00 CET (free to attend)
Speakers:
- Ed Birkin, Managing Director, H2 Gambling Capital.
- Dr Maris Catania, Director of Player Sustainability, LeoVegas (Moderator).
- David Foster, Group Director of International Regulatory Affairs, Entain.
- Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General, BOS.
- Jordan Lea, CEO, Deal Me Out.
Additional EGBA webinars during ESGW25:
- Welcome To European Safer Gambling Week – Monday 17 November 2025, 11.00 – 11.30 CET.
- Beyond Compliance: Leading Practices In Responsible Gambling Advertising – Tuesday 18 November 2025, 11.00 – 12.00 CET.
- Markers Of Harm: A New European Standard For Player Protection – Wednesday 19 November 2025, 14.00 – 14.45 CET.
- From Data To Action: Measuring What Works In Player Protection – Friday 21 November 2025, 11.00 – 12.00 CET.
Throughout European Safer Gambling Week, a series of events and webinars will take place across Europe. For the full agenda and information on how to get involved, visit: www.safergambling.eu.
Join the conversation on social media by following EGBA on X/Twitter @EUgambling, LinkedIn @European Gaming and Betting Association, Instagram @egba.eu, and using the hashtag #ESGW25.
