The German gambling regulator GGL reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illegal gambling, calling for stronger cooperation with European regulators at the GREF conference.
 

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GGL emphasised the need for strong international cooperation to combat illegal gambling across Europe at the GREF conference

Regulators discussed digital monitoring, enforcement tools and the use of data analytics to improve both enforcement and player protection

The regulation of online gambling under the European Digital Services Act (DSA) was also a major topic
 

Germany's gambling regulator GGL has highlighted the importance of cross-border cooperation in tackling illegal gambling during its participation in the annual Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) conference.

The conference, held in Bulgaria, brought together regulators from across Europe.  Themes discussed included combating illegal gambling, player protection and strengthening data-driven oversight of online gambling.

Participants exchanged views on digital monitoring and enforcement tools. Discussions focused on improving information sharing and developing effective cross-border enforcement measures against illegal operators.

A dedicated working group compared different regulatory approaches to combating illegal gambling using available data and analytical tools.

The regulation of online gambling under the European Digital Services Act (DSA) was also a key topic of discussion.

Technological developments and emerging business models in online gambling were discussed. Topics included new payment models and increasingly data-driven market structures, all of which are playing a growing role in regulatory oversight.

The GGL stated that data-driven insights remain a key component of its supervisory approach and an important tool in ensuring effective oversight and player protection.

Recently, a new voluntary European standard on gambling harm markers was published through the national standardisation bodies of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).

The standard identifies nine core behavioural markers that operators can use to early identify risky gambling patterns. As a voluntary framework, the standard is designed to complement existing national gambling regulations across Europe, although some markers may not apply in jurisdictions where they conflict with local laws.

 

 

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