Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission has granted a Type 2 operating licence to the SkillOnNet and Regency Entertainment joint venture, Regency Casino Online. The approval clears the venture to launch its online casino brand in Greece; the source does not give a launch date.
The licence enables the joint venture to enter Greece’s regulated online casino market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennica Gaming, Veikkaus | Not stated | Hellenic Gaming Commission grants Fennica Gaming three Greek licences | Not stated | |
| TaDa Gaming | Not stated | TaDa Gaming says it has secured a UK gambling licence | Not stated |
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Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission said it had blocked more than 11,000 unauthorised gambling websites. The regulator also reported evidence of a digital black market.
Greece's Hellenic Gaming Commission signed an agreement with the Organization for Quality Assurance in Health on 22 May to support gambling-harm prevention and treatment. On 29 May, it signed a separate memorandum with EKKOMED covering the digital gaming industry and protections against problem gambling; the partners plan to prepare an annual operational plan.
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission and the Health Quality Assurance Organisation have signed a three-year cooperation agreement to develop a national strategy on gambling-related harm. They will form a coordination committee to address public awareness, early risk detection, counselling and treatment support.
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The Hellenic Gaming Commission says it issues licences and certifications for gambling in Greece, including land-based operations and online services. Its overview describes separate online licences for betting and other games, certification requirements for suppliers and affiliates, and eight licensed casinos.