Trade Association
Companies offering trade association in the iGaming industry — 26 listed.
GPIS Montenegro primarily refers to the Group of Montenegrin Gaming Operators, an association within Montenegro's Chamber of Commerce that represents the interests of the legal gambling sector. It plays a role in regional industry initiatives, such as the Balkan Gaming Federation, to address common challenges and promote sustainable regulatory solutions in the gaming industry.
Balkan Gaming Federation
Croatia (planned administrative base)
The Balkan Gaming Federation is a controversial organization that purports to regulate and promote fair gaming in Southeast Europe but has been accused by industry media of being a front for unlicensed gambling operations. Operating through domains such as balkangamingfederation.com, it claims to offer licensing and certification services while facing scrutiny over its legitimacy.
Recent News
IGA Chairman to testify on prediction market risks for tribal gaming at House hearing
IGA Chairman David Bean will testify before a US House subcommittee on July 21 about the threats unregulated prediction markets pose to tribal gaming, building on earlier joint opposition with the AGA and concurrent regulatory actions in Arizona.
Germany’s GGL Approves Tiered Online Slot Stake Increase to Boost Regulated Market Appeal
Germany's GGL has approved higher online slot stakes (up to €5 per spin) for qualifying players aged 21+ with no recent problematic gambling behaviour, effective 1 July 2026, aiming to improve channelization into the regulated market. Industry representatives welcomed the move as a necessary step to combat the unlicensed sector, while a broader treaty review is expected later this year.
Danish Regulator Blocks 334 Sites in 2025; Amazon Settles Social Casino Suit for $201M
Denmark's gambling regulator blocked 334 unlicensed websites in 2025, up 106% year-on-year, and expanded dynamic blocking of mirror sites; separately, Amazon agreed to a $201 million proposed settlement in a U.S. social casino class-action lawsuit.
EGBA report: European online GGR hits €18bn as AML and safer gambling efforts intensify
EGBA's 2025 Annual Activity Report shows combined online GGR of €18bn, a 34% annual rise, while the association expanded its AML work, safer gambling initiatives, and membership—including Tipico's addition and Super Technologies' board appointment.
2026-07-13GGREuropeRevenue GrowthRegulationResponsible GamblingAMLFinlandMarket DataAnnual ReportReportSafer GamblingSustainabilityLicensingMembershipTaxationJob CutsUKFinancial ResultsAnti-Money LaunderingCEO AppointmentEuropean Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)Bet365EntainBetssonEvokeFDJ UnitedFlutterLeoVegasSuper TechnologiesTipicoYaspaMaarten HaijerEuropean Advertising Standards AllianceEkaterina HartmannEMMA CapitalBarry MageeBorut Petek
EGBA accuses Lithuanian fintech Walletto of enabling illegal gambling payments
The European Gaming and Betting Association has lodged a complaint against Lithuanian fintech Walletto with the Bank of Lithuania, alleging it processes payments for illegal gambling operators. EGBA warns that such payment providers enable the scale of unlicensed gambling and calls for stronger enforcement by regulators and card schemes.
Weekly Briefing: Italy's Football Betting Tax Proposal, European Regulators' Anti-Illegal Efforts, and Other Industry Headlines
This week's roundup covers Italy's proposed 2% football betting levy to fund sport development, European regulators' intensified fight against illegal online gambling, Indiana's ban on sweepstakes casinos, Scotland's new £375k gambling harm funding, Germany's appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as GGL chair, and industry leaders' views on balancing ad restrictions with channelisation.
2026-07-10ItalyFootball BettingTaxRegulationEuropeIllegal GamblingIndianaSweepstakesScotlandGambling LevyAdvertisingChannelisationGermanyNetherlandsSwedenMontenegroUKSoft2BetBird & BirdBGCMontenegro's Association of Gambling OperatorsPaolo MarcheschiGabriele GravinaMike BraunManningMayfieldMoedMaree ToddSara RedmondChristian HochgrebeRonald BenterGrainne HurstDavid Yatom HayAndy DansonFilip KneževićMichel Groothuizen
EGBA Members’ Collective Revenue Hits €18B in 2025 as RTP Declines
EGBA members' combined online GGR reached €18 billion in 2025, up 34% year-on-year, while the return-to-player rate dropped to 93.4% and operating margins edged up to 6.6%. Active customer accounts rose 13% to 43.8 million, and the association expanded its licence count and membership.
AGA Reveals Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Honoring Four Industry Visionaries
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the four distinguished inductees for its 2026 Gaming Hall of Fame class: Holly Gagnon, Bill G. Lance Jr., Scott Olive, and Timothy J. "Tim" Wilmott. These industry leaders are being recognized for their significant and diverse contributions across commercial, tribal, and supplier segments of the legal gaming industry, with a formal induction ceremony set for this fall at G2E in Las Vegas.
2026-07-08Hall of FameAwardsInductionGlobal Gaming ExpoUSAAfrican Lotteries & Gaming AssociationAristocrat GamingBragg Gaming GroupCaesars EntertainmentCherokee Nation EntertainmentChumash EnterprisesFoxwoods Resort CasinoHard Rock Las VegasHRG StudiosLight & WonderPearl River ResortPENN EntertainmentPenn National GamingSeneca Gaming CorporationTrue Blue GamingHolly GagnonBill G. Lance Jr.Scott OliveTimothy J. "Tim" WilmottBill MillerLou JacobsEric SchippersMark FultonTrevor CrokerSherri SosaMark LipparelliKirsten ClarkSiobhan LaneMGM ResortsAristocrat GamingDr. Brett Abarbanel
Balkan Gaming Federation Unites Operators Against Black Market and Restrictive Regulation
The newly formed Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF), encompassing seven countries, is uniting trade bodies to combat the region's sophisticated black market and advocate for proportionate regulation. Facing increasing regulatory burdens and the proliferation of illegal gambling, the BGF aims to foster dialogue between industry and governments, treat licensed operators as solutions, and promote a sustainable, compliant gaming environment.