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EGBA reports record 21 million customers used safety tools in 2023

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The European Gaming and Betting Association said 21 million customers of its members used safer-gambling tools in 2023, representing 65% of customers. Its 2024 sustainability report also recorded 67.6 million safer-play messages, up 49% year on year, while member chief executives warned of growth in illegal online gambling in Europe.

The figures inform operators and policymakers about members’ safer-gambling activity and the association’s concern over illegal-market growth.

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European Parliament committee considers EU-wide online gambling levy

The European Parliament's Budget Committee proposed considering an EU-wide online gambling levy in an opinion vote on the 2028–2034 long-term budget, according to the report. The vote was tentative, and the proposal would require unanimous approval from all 27 member states. The EGBA argued that an additional levy could disadvantage licensed operators and benefit illegal operators; a parliamentary vote on the committee opinion was expected later in April.

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