Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Greece's Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) outlines procedures for gambling providers to exchange data with the authority, recommending XML files. Specifications amended on 29 May 2025 cover betting, games, poker tournaments, jackpots, player sessions, bonuses, exclusions and limits.
Operators must use the HGC's data specifications when reporting gambling activity and financial information.
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