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Welcome to EUBINGO Issues of concern to the bingo sector should be adequately represented in policy debates on relevant issues.
Category: Core Messages
EUBINGO aims to accurately represent its members’ views to influence relevant discussions at policy level.
Category: Mission Statement
EU Updates:
04/17/08
Responsible Gambling Day held in European Parliament
Category: EU Updates
On 17 April 2008, a full-day conference on responsible gaming took place in the European Parliament. The “Responsible Gaming Day” aims to initiate the first broadly based EU political discussion on responsible gambling.
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03/10/08
European Commission investigates US online gamblng rules
Category: EU Updates
On 10 March 2008, the EU announced that it would open an investigation into US Internet gambling laws under Trade Barriers Regulation (TBR) framework after a complaint filed by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA). The challenge made by the RGA concerns the fact that the United States measures violate Articles of the GATS(General Agreement on Trade in Services). The European Commission will now examine whether these actions are in breach of international trade rules and discuss the matter with the US authorities.
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02/27/08
EU takes Action against Germany, Greece, The Netherlands and Sweden
Category: EU Updates
On 27 February 2008, the European Commission has sent the governments of Greece and the Netherlands “reasoned opinions” regarding their sports betting law, supposedly restricting free provision of services I the Internal Market. The two countries have now two months in which to respond before the matter is referred to the European Court of Justice. Additionally on 31 January 2008 the European Commission had already launched infringement proceedings against Germany and Sweden because of certain provisions of their gambling legislation.
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