Green paper on on-line gambling in the Internal Market Gaming Board for Sweden – 24 November 2011

1. Green paper on on-line gambling in the Internal Market Gaming Board for Sweden– 24 November 2011

2. Rapid development of the market and of licit / unauthorised on-line offers Co-existence of two models of regulatory framework under threat – problems illustrated by referrals to CJEU and its case law licensed operators within a strictly regulated framework a strictly controlled monopoly (state owned or otherwise) Other challenges 15.000 active gambling sites in Europe - 85% without a licence Consumer seeking cross-border offers Enforcement of national rules Setting the scene 2

3. Green paper consultation to have a full picture of the existing situation to take stock of the regulatory means and practices in place to determine if or how the differing regulatory models can continue to coexist if specific action may be needed in the EU for that purpose Green paper responds to a series of Presidency conclusions (2008-2010) and Council conclusions (2010) the EP resolution on integrity in on-line gambling (2009) The Green paper consultation 3

4. The Green paper consultation 4

5. Around 250 responses to the consultation public authorities from almost all Member States gambling operators (public and commercial) and related intermediary services addiction research and treatment centres beneficiaries of gambling revenues (primarily sports) academics and individuals General support for an initiative at EU level positions vary on scope and tools Responses published on our website: http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/consultations/2011/online_gambling_en.htm The Green paper consultation 5

6. Complementing the Green paper consultation Cover a number of important issues identified in the Green paper Sports integrity Problem gambling and gambling addiction Systems of revenue distribution Public order Enforcement Conclusions published on our website: http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/services/gambling-workshops_en.htm Workshops

7. Report on on-line gambling in the Internal Market of 15 November 2011 stresses the importance of subsidiarity in the regulation of the gambling sector recognises added value of a European approach in a number of areas The report calls on the Commission inter alia to coordinate cooperation between national regulatory bodies explore all possible tools with regard to protecting vulnerable consumers, preventing addiction and combating illegal operators intensify the work on the prevention of gambling addiction preserve the integrity of sports and the funding of grassroots sport The report furthermore asks for common standards for consumer protection common advertising standards common definition of sport fraud as a criminal offence better collaboration in the fight against match-fixing Response of the European Parliament 7

8. Commission work programme 2012 announces Communication on on-line gambling in the Internal Market. substantial evaluation of the responses to the consultation identifying (1) key challenges for the co-existence of national regulatory models within the Internal Market and (2) initiatives to be taken at national and EU level. Commissioner Barnier in his address to Parliament on 14 November outlined a number of issues for potential EU initiatives Administrative cooperation Minimum level of consumer protection Fight against fraud and money laundering Prevention of problem gambling and gambling addiction Integrity of sports Next steps 8

9. Thank you for your attention! 9