Europe Approves Draft Framework for Safer Gambling

Europe takes a major step towards safer gambling. New framework helps spot risky behaviour before it's too late.

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2025 October 4 . 11:19 AM

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Europe Approves Draft Framework for Safer Gambling

Europe has taken a significant step towards harmonising safer gambling practices. The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has approved a draft framework, which aims to help operators and regulators identify potential risks in player behaviour.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) first proposed this idea in 2022. EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer praised the recent vote as a testament to industry collaboration.

The draft framework, approved on September 25, will undergo a formal completion process within CEN, with a planned release in early 2026. It will not be mandatory, but many areas are expected to adopt it as a benchmark.

The framework seeks to establish a common definition of 'harm markers' - behavioural signs that could indicate a player might be at risk. It aims to help operators and regulators catch potential red flags, such as sudden increases in play time, unusual shifts in betting habits, or attempts to win back large losses proactively, rather than reacting after the fact.

National standardization groups have voted to support this draft European framework. This move signals a shift towards proactive identification of risky gambling behaviour, potentially leading to a more unified approach to safer gambling across Europe.