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EGBA reports 27 European countries use online gambling multi-licensing

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The European Gaming and Betting Association said 27 of 31 European countries use some form of multi-licensing for online gambling. Its research found that 23 of those 27 apply the model to all regulated online gambling products; Finland is expected to establish a framework by 2026, the association said.

The findings help regulators and operators understand the prevalence of multi-licensing across European online gambling markets.

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