Week of Safer Gaming in Europe Scheduled for November 17-23
Bulletin: European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Sets Sights on Fifth Edition of European Safer Gambling Week
Mark your calendars for November 17-23, 2025, as the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) gears up for the fifth edition of the European Safer Gambling Week!
EGBA Stages Next Phase of Consumer Protection Push
This landmark event promises to deliver a potent reminder of the importance of responsible gaming across Europe. The event has a rich history of collaboration, drawing together a diverse range of stakeholders from numerous regulatory jurisdictions across the region.
Attendees can look forward to meaningful dialogues surrounding problem gambling, brought to the forefront by operators, regulators, support organizations, tech providers, and other subject matter experts.
Last year saw the event surpass previous milestones, with over 195 partners, participation from 26 countries, and a staggering 3.1 million social media users exposed to safer gambling messages. The campaign culminated in 20 engaging events with over 3,000 attendees.
Commenting on the upcoming edition, EGBA Secretary-General Maarten Haijer shared his enthusiasm:
"We're excited to announce the dates for European Safer Gambling Week 2025 and are eager to build on the momentum of the 2024 campaign."
Haijer emphasized the collective commitment to fostering a strong, sustainable gaming culture in Europe, stressing the unity of industry stakeholders, regulators, and advocacy groups.
"Collaboration is essential to safer gambling," he noted, "and we warmly invite organizations across the industry to join us for this year's edition and help us shape a safer and more responsible gaming environment in Europe."
In addition to social media campaigns, the 2025 event will introduce workshops with real-world implications, further promoting engagement and education.
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Enrichment Insights:
Objective Outlook
- Primary Objectives: Raise awareness, promote harm prevention, engage stakeholders, support policy change.
- Continued Emphasis: Expanded partnerships, increased public engagement, independent harm reduction messaging.
- Dynamic Environment: Strategies are tailored to evolving EU and national standards, with a focus on policy change and evidence-based interventions.
Aspirational Achievements
- Broader Dissemination: Increased visibility of safer gambling messages and meaningful, educational workshops.
- Growing Alliances: Increased partnerships between operators, regulators, and advocacy groups for a collective approach to problem gambling.
- Maximized Outreach: Maintain and potentially exceed an audience of millions through social media, events, and outreach efforts.
In the absence of specific, publicly available details regarding the 2025 edition's partners, target countries, or expected social media reach, the campaign is poised to continue prioritizing a collaborative, evidence-based approach to tackling problem gambling in Europe.
Attendees can anticipate the inclusion of workshops focusing on real-world implications in the fifth edition of European Safer Gambling Week, further promoting engagement and education. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) acknowledges the significance of casino-and-gambling practices in this context, as they aim to shape a safer and more responsible gaming environment across Europe.
