EGBA Opens Registrations for Sixth European Safer Gambling Week
The EGBA has opened registration for European Safer Gambling Week 2026, set for November 16-22. Stakeholders must register events by October 19. Last year’s edition engaged 221 partners from 24 countries, reached 4.1 million on social media, and hosted 23 events with over 2,500 attendees.
SCCG Take — The fixed registration deadline and expanded activity list give operators a concrete opportunity to align compliance programs with visible industry-wide efforts on player protection.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has opened registrations for the sixth edition of European Safer Gambling Week. The campaign runs from November 16 to 22 2026 and invites operators, regulators, trade bodies, harm prevention organisations, technology suppliers, research institutions, sports clubs and experts-by-experience to propose events and activities.
The week promotes safer gambling practices, raises awareness of player protection tools and highlights available support services. It also encourages discussion of the latest developments in gambling regulation and research while providing a platform to share best practices. Organisations have until October 19 to register for inclusion in the official programme. Branding materials and local-language social media assets are available on request.
Pierre Tournier, Interim Secretary General of the EGBA, said: “European Safer Gambling Week is an important moment in the year – a chance for all of us to take stock of where we are on safer gambling and to have open, honest conversations about what more can be done. Last year’s events programme and discussions were excellent, and we’d like this year’s to be even better. If you’re thinking about organising something, get in touch early, so we can build the strongest possible programme.”
Range of Permitted Activities
Participants can host webinars, workshops and panel discussions, launch new safer gambling initiatives, deliver staff or customer training, publish research and data insights, or partner with support organisations. They may also share the campaign’s messages through their own channels. The format allows both in-person and digital contributions across Europe.
2025 Results Set Participation Records
The prior edition brought together 221 partners from 24 countries. Safer gambling messages reached 4.1 million social media users. The programme included 23 events attended by more than 2,500 participants and 120 speakers. For the first time it extended to televised football matches and retail betting outlets. These figures, as reported by Focus Gaming News, establish the baseline the 2026 programme seeks to surpass.
Forward Schedule for Operators and Regulators
With the October 19 registration deadline approaching, early submissions will shape the final calendar. The structured call for proposals gives licensed operators and public bodies a fixed window to align internal responsible-gaming efforts with a coordinated European platform.
Reporting: Focus Gaming News
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