Gaming Operators Call for German Online Ban Repeal

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) yesterday called on the European Commission to take immediate action against the recent ban on online gaming in Germany.

The organization says the Jan. 1 ban contravenes European Union law, specifically Article 49 of the Treaty of Rome.
The EC has already objected to the ban under notification procedure, Directive 98/34/EC.

The chairman of the EGBA, Norbert Teufelberger, said, “Prohibition is not and has never been a solution, be it in our sector or other sectors. It is not a responsible approach and cannot be a substitute to an efficient gaming policy. Focusing on online gaming does not make sense when most recent peer-reviewed studies show that although online and offline gaming has a different target audience, players’ behaviour is similar whether online or offline. Furthermore, in a regulated environment online gaming allows for higher transparency and traceability!”

The EGBA comprises members gaming and betting operators across Europe including Expekt, PartyGaming, and Unibet.

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