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Greece’s gaming commission outlines licence framework across gambling sectors
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.
EEEP explains player exclusion routes while a central register remains in development
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) says a universal exclusion register is still being developed, so players cannot yet exclude themselves from all providers at once. Players can apply separately to each licensed provider or ask the EEEP to pass an indefinite exclusion request to licensed operators; online and OPAP PLAY/VLT accounts may be reactivated only after at least one year and on the player’s request.
EEEP sets out Greek gambling licensing and blacklist rules
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) says gambling may be offered only under the applicable rules by providers holding its licence. The commission states that it maintains a blacklist of unlicensed sites accessible from Greece; listing can trigger website blocking and the interruption of related financial transactions.
Greece’s gaming regulator sets out self-exclusion rules across gambling sectors
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission summarises the rules governing player exclusion and temporary breaks from gambling. The cited provisions cover online gambling, video lottery terminals and casinos; the commission says anonymous games without player identification do not provide for self-exclusion.
HGC outlines gaming inspector bodies and OPAP oversight in Greece
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) says its Body of Gaming Inspectors comprises authority staff and personnel seconded from public bodies. A three-member commission attends OPAP board meetings and monitors the company, its agents and specified concessionaires; it submits regular reports to the HGC twice a year.