Proposed structure of the EUROMAT response to the ... - Jogo Remoto

European Gaming and Amusement Federation
Europäische Verband der Unterhaltungsautomatenwirtschaft
Fédération Européenne des Jeux et d'Amusement
In Romania, the Monitoring and Reporting Operators have the obligation to issue a certificate
stating that the gaming programme, the theoretical prize payout percentage (RTP), and the random
number generator used by the online gambling organiser are internationally certified by
bodies/laboratories that are renowned in the field and meet the requirements stipulated in the new
law for this certificate. If the Monitoring and Reporting Operator does not issue this certificate
within the stipulated period, the gambling organiser can contact the Commission directly. The
control and certification for land-based gaming equipment is conducted by the Romanian Bureau of
Legal Metrology.
Question 29: What, in your opinion, are the best practices to prevent various types of fraud (by
operators against players, players against operators and players against players) and to assist
complaint procedures?
In our view, the best model to prevent fraud and assist complaint procedures in the remote
gambling environment would be a licensing system at national level with proper enforcement.
Question 30: As regards sports betting and outcome fixing - what national regulations are
imposed on on-line gambling operators and persons involved in sport events/games to address
these issues, in particular to prevent 'conflicts of interest'? Are you aware of any available data or
studies relating to the magnitude of this problem?
No comment.
Question 31: In your view what issues should be addressed as a priority?
We refer to EUROMAT's statement of principles and believe that a consistent regulatory regime for
remote gambling in each Member State with effective enforcement and taxation should be
introduced without delay. It is essential to achieve a level playing field across the gambling industry.
Question 32: What risks are there that a (on-line) sports betting operator, which has entered into
a sponsorship agreement with a sports club or an association, will seek to influence the outcome
of a sports event directly or indirectly for profitable gain?
No comment.
Question 33: What cases have demonstrated how on-line gambling could be used for money
laundering purposes?
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