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EGBA urges delegates to approve European online gambling harm standard

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The European Gaming and Betting Association urged national delegates to approve a voluntary European standard for identifying markers of harm in online gambling. Voting closes on 25 September; if approved, the framework could be in place across Europe as early as 2026, while regulators would not be required to adopt it.

A shared voluntary framework could give operators and regulators a common basis for identifying risky gambling behaviour.

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