EGBA praises GREF support for European standard on gambling harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the support of the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) to develop a European standard on markers of harm for online gambling. This initiative, which was , aims to establish a set of behavioural indicators to help identify problematic gambling behaviours more quickly and accurately.
The standardisation process, which began in 2023 within the , brings together experts from academia, gambling regulators, operators and harm prevention professionals across Europe. The goal is to finalise and publish the standard by the end of 2025. Although voluntary, the standard will offer a much-needed common definition of markers of harm. An earlier EGBA webinar discussed these markers in detail.
, Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA, said, “We very much welcome GREF’s support for this important initiative. The development of a European standard on markers of harm will be a crucial step forward for safer gambling in Europe. It will help establish a more common understanding of problem gambling behaviours and raise the bar on player protection across the industry. Collaboration on safer gambling is crucial, and we call on all stakeholders participating in the CEN standardisation process to support its finalisation in the coming months.”
EGBA is a Brussels-based trade association representing leading online gambling operators licensed and regulated within the EU. EGBA works alongside national and EU authorities to ensure a well-regulated online gambling market that prioritises consumer protection and adapts to the realities of the internet. Its members hold 267 online gambling licences, serving 32.5 million customers in 22 European countries, and represent approximately one-third of Europe’s online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR).
