The European Casino Association releases a Yield Sec report on illegal online gambling, uncovering annual loss of €20 billion of EU tax money
A new study commissioned by the European Casino Association (ECA) and conducted by Yield Sec, a global intelligence platform monitoring the total online gambling marketplace, reveals alarming figures about the scale and growth of illegal online gambling in Europe in 2024. The recent analysis shows that illegal online gambling operators now account for 71% of the European Union’s online gambling market, representing an estimated €80.6...
The European Casino Association appoints Erwin van Lambaart as the new ECA Chairman.
During the European Casino Association (ECA) General Assembly, held yesterday at ICE London 2023, the ECA Board of the European Casino Association announced that after eight successful years, Per Jaldung has stepped down as Chairman of the association, and by unanimous member approval, Erwin van Lambaart has been appointed his successor. A proven leader in the casino and entertainment industry for over 20 years, Per Jaldung has served...
UK casinos return to European Casino Association after Brexit
Two years ago, UK land-based gambling operators had to leave the European Casino Association (ECA) as part of the country’s exit from the European Union (EU). Now, the organisation supporting casino and gambling operators is welcoming UK casinos back into the group. Brexit caused the UK a number of problems, some of which are still present today. It has been a problematic transition, leading to rampant inflation and political...
