European Gaming & Betting Association

Consumer Voice

The millions of consumers who enjoy and wish to play online games of skill and chance are becoming ever more vocal in pronouncing their right for freedom of choice. Below are just some of the grassroot campaigns already in action around the world.

Germany – Kein Monopol
The "Alliance against the betting monopoly" is an interest group of sports associations, sports clubs, media outlets, companies from the gaming industry and companies associated to the industry. The goal is a regulated opening up of the German sports betting market.
The alliance addresses both political lobbying and the general public with a large-scale campaign that casts a spotlight on the irrational and outdated implementation of the German state betting monopoly. The alliance is campaigning for a regulated opening of the sports betting market. This includes the compliance with and implementation of the protection of minors as well as the limitation of the dangers of compulsive gambling. Members of the alliance are convinced that a betting monopoly is not the right way to counter compulsive gambling or limit gambling.
www.kein-monopol.de

France – Laissez Nous Jouer!
This alliance of online gamers advocates the right of gamblers and players to legally access European-based betting and gaming websites. It does not advocate a free for all, but rather punters' rights to choose where they play among regulated and licensed European operators. It operates as a forum for players who can post links to poker and gaming-dedicated websites, as well as land-based poker clubs throughout France. Visitors can sign a petition supporting the aim of allowing players to play on the website of their choice without being subject to legal threats.
www.laisseznousjouer.com

USA – The Poker Players Alliance and the What’s Next? campaign
The Poker Players Alliance is a non-profit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game, ensure its integrity, and, most importantly, to protect poker players' rights.
http://www.fightwhatsnext.org/

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