European betting and gaming authorities have outlined a joint commitment to tackling problem gambling across the continent via the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF).
A GREF statement explained that cross-border cooperation will consist of regular meetings between various national bodies, sharing information, expertise and best practice and setting up alerts and coordinating ‘joint actions’ against illegal betting websites across Europe.
Black market and illegal operators have become a major talking point and area of focus for the European gaming industry of late, particularly as countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK – among others – pursue regulatory reform.
