The opening session will take place on 16 November, featuring representatives from LeoVegas, WGBA and EGBA. This year’s initiative will run from 16 to 22 November under the theme “Play Smart, Stay Protected”.
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) invites industry professionals and interested audiences to attend the opening webinar of European Safer Gambling Week 2026 (ESGW26), an initiative aimed at promoting responsible gambling and strengthening player protection across Europe.
Titled “Welcome to European Safer Gambling Week 2026: Play Smart, Stay Protected”, the session will take place on Monday, 16 November 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 CET, and will be free to attend.
The webinar will officially mark the beginning of the week dedicated to safer and more responsible gambling. Participants will learn about the initiative’s objectives, what’s new for this year’s edition, the planned activities and how professionals and organisations can contribute.
Industry Experts to Join the Opening Session
The webinar will feature representatives from organisations involved in the gaming and betting industry:
- Dr Maris Catania, Director of Player Sustainability at LeoVegas.
- Maarten Haijer, Director General of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA).
- Pierre Tournier, Interim Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).
The session will be moderated by Jim Curry, Founder of Better Gaming Show.
A Week Dedicated to Promoting Safer Gambling Across Europe
European Safer Gambling Week 2026 will run from 16 to 22 November, featuring a social media campaign and a series of events taking place across different European countries.
As part of the programme, EGBA has also announced five additional webinars addressing different aspects of player protection:
- 17 November, 11:00–12:00 CET: Growing up online: young people, gambling and gaming. Exploring young people, the digital environment, gaming and gambling.
- 18 November, 11:00–12:00 CET: Spotting the signs: detecting risky play. Understanding how to identify signs of risky gambling behaviour.
- 19 November, 11:00–12:00 CET: From detection to action: getting players to respond. Strategies to encourage players to respond to identified risk indicators.
- 19 November, 15:00–16:00 CET: Beyond KYC: protecting players across the entire journey. Co-hosted with Sumsub, this session will focus on player protection throughout the customer journey.
- 20 November, 11:00–12:00 CET: Behind the scenes: a day in the life of safer gambling teams. An insight into the daily work of safer gambling teams.
How to Take Part in European Safer Gambling Week 2026
EGBA encourages organisations, professionals and industry stakeholders to join the initiative and take part in discussions around player protection and responsible gambling practices.
Further information about the programme and opportunities to get involved is available at:
Website: www.safergambling.eu
Participants can also follow the campaign on social media using the hashtag #ESGW26 and EGBA’s official accounts:
- X: @EUgambling
- LinkedIn: @European Gaming and Betting Association
- Instagram: @egba.eu
The opening webinar will provide an opportunity to explore this year’s objectives and join an industry-wide conversation aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible gambling culture across Europe.
Register for the opening webinar: Free registration
