The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has appointed Pierre Tournier as interim Secretary General, effective 1 September 2026, following Maarten Haijer’s decision to step down after nearly two decades with the association. The leadership transition marks a significant change for the Brussels-based trade association at a time when Europe’s regulated online gambling market continues to face evolving regulatory requirements and concerns surrounding the illegal market....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
April 16, 2026
EU iGaming tax debate: EGBA warns proposal is unrealistic and risky
The European Gaming and Betting Association has raised significant concerns over a proposed European Union wide tax on online gambling, describing the concept as “fundamentally unrealistic” and potentially counterproductive. The...