MRG Joins the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)

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Sep 27, 2018, 03:37 ET

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --M RG has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), which is a Brussels-based industry body representing leading iGaming operators established, licensed and regulated within the EU. EGBA works together with national authorities, EU authorities and other stakeholders towards a well-regulated and attractive iGaming offer for EU citizens.

EGBA promotes the creation of a safe and reliable European digital environment for iGaming players and the association takes a lead on responsible gaming and sustainable regulation. For instance, all EGBA members are compulsorily audited on their compliance with the CEN Workshop Agreement on Responsible Remote Gambling Measures.

MRG shares EGBA's view that the industry must work closer together to create a safe and reliable European digital environment for iGaming players, says Per Norman, CEO of MRG. Green Gaming has been a core of our strategy since the foundation of the Group and we are enthusiastic about contributing to the development of more Green iGaming services across Europe.

Today, EGBA's members together represents more than 20 million EU consumers. Further, the demand of Europe´s digital consumers for attractive and innovative entertainment services continues to grow year upon year.

We are very pleased that MRG has joined the EGBA family and we look forward to working closely together with them towards an open, well-regulated market for online gaming in the EU and EEA, says Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA. MRG brings a strong profile of responsibility, and together we will work towards developing attractive regulated markets that are capable of channelling consumers and providing a high level of consumer protection. It's an exciting but challenging time for European operators and we are pleased that reputable operators like MRG recognise the benefits of working closer together through the EGBA in order to meet these challenges.

For further information, please contact:
Per Norman
CEO MRG
Tel. +46-72-230-91-91
[email protected]

Åse Lindskog
Director Communications and IR
Tel. +46-730-24-48-72
[email protected]

Barry Magee
Senior Communications Manager
EGBA
Tel. +32-255-408-90
[email protected]

MRG is a fast-growing, innovative iGaming Group with operations in 13 markets. MRG offers a superior experience in a Green Gaming environment. MRG was founded in 2007 and operates the iGaming sites Mr Green, Redbet, 11.lv, Winning Room, Bertil, MamaMiaBingo, BingoSjov and BingoSlottet. The Group had a turnover of SEK 1,192.0 million in 2017 and has over 300 employees. MRG has gaming licenses in Denmark, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the UK, and Sportsbook license in Ireland. MRG is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment under the name Mr Green & Co AB (ticker MRG). Read more at www.mrggroup.com.

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gaming and betting operators established, licensed and regulated within the EU, including bet365, Bet-at-home, BetClic, Betsson Group, Expekt, GVC Holdings PLC, Kindred Plc, MRG, and ZEAL Network. The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) and Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) are affiliate members of EGBA. EGBA works together with national and EU authorities and other stakeholders towards a well-regulated market that provides a high level of consumer protection and takes into account the reality of the digital economy and consumer demand. Today, EGBA's member companies together represent more than 20 million consumers in Europe, with demand for attractive and innovative iGaming entertainment services continuing to grow each year.