The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced the addition of Tipico, one of Germany’s top dogs when it comes to sports betting and iGaming, to its ranks. As the newest member of the association, Tipico has expressed a firm commitment to safeguarding the sector’s integrity and championing the EGBA’s ideals.
Tipico Wants to Champion Robust Industry Standards
According to the announcement, the addition of Germany’s leading sports betting and online gambling operator to the EGBA fold reaffirms the association’s position as “the leading voice” of the Old World’s online casino sector. In addition to that, Tipico’s decision to become a part of the EGBA has expanded the latter organization’s presence in one of Europe’s most important gaming markets.
As mentioned, Tipico’s membership of EGBA showcases the operator’s commitment to protecting the industry’s integrity and championing high standards through industry cooperation. According to the announcement, Tipico will now begin contributing to EGBA’s working groups and to the association’s initiatives, which include promoting responsible advertising, safer gambling, and preventing crime such as money laundering.
A Welcome Addition to the EGBA Family
Tipico’s director of public policy, Jocher Weiner, was very pleased to see his company become a part of the European Gaming and Betting Association, hailing the EGBA’s important work and reasserting his team’s unwavering vow to protect players, remain compliant and contribute to the broader sector.
This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to promoting high industry standards and our fight against the black market for online gambling in Europe.
Jocher Weiner, director of public policy, Tipico
Maarten Haijer, EGBA’s secretary general, welcomed Tipico to the EGBA family. He said that his team is delighted to have the company on board just in time for 2026, lauding its membership as a “strong addition.”
As Germany’s leading online gambling operator with a strong track record, Tipico brings valuable expertise to our association and will reinforce our collective efforts to promote a well-regulated and sustainable gambling sector in Europe.
Maarten Haijer, secretary general, EGBA
Haijer concluded that he is looking forward to working closely with Tipico’s team members and ushering in a new era of exemplary and responsible gaming across Europe.
The EGBA continues to promote best practices across the European gaming sector, urging its members to do more to shield consumers from harm. To that end, the company previously launched a new website dedicated to European Safer Gambling Week, an annual initiative seeking to raise awareness of the risks of gambling, how to play moderately and what safer gambling tools are available to players experiencing struggles.