- Tipico participates in the European Safer Gambling Week (16 to 22 November)
- Campaign to raise awareness of prevention services
- Focus on customer-oriented, evidence-based player protection
Player protection is an essential part of legal gambling, but the safeguards built into gambling products from the beginning often go unnoticed by the public.
The European Safer Gambling Week, organized by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) from 16 to 22 November 2026, aims to bring these safeguards into the spotlight. Gambling operators, regulators and other organisations across Europe join forces to raise awareness of safer gambling and the support available to players. Tipico is taking part, with a player protection video and further awareness raising activities.
Effective Player Protection Depends on Clear Rules and Oversight
Across Europe, legal gambling operators must comply with strict rules. Depending on the country, these include mandatory breaks, restrictions on speed of play, deposit limits, self-exclusion options, identifying risky gambling behaviour early, and access to information and support, both online and in betting shops.
Effective gambling regulation needs to combine strong player protection with a legal offer that players choose to use. After all, safeguards can only protect players who choose to play with legal operators. Illegal gambling sites operate outside regulatory oversight, often without basic safeguards, leaving vulnerable players particularly exposed.
Raising Awareness Beyond European Safer Gambling Week
Tipico has been working to advance evidence-based player protection for more than a decade. The company continually refines its approach, drawing on scientific research, practical experience, and focusing on players’ needs.
As part of European Safer Gambling Week, Tipico will run a social media video highlighting Check Dein Spiel, a service offering information and support for people affected by gambling-related problems. Further guidance and resources are available year-round on Tipico’s dedicated player protection website.
Now in its sixth year, European Safer Gambling Week brings together gambling operators, industry associations, regulators and other organisations from across Europe. The 2026 campaign runs under the theme “Play Smart, Stay Protected.” More information is available at safergambling.eu, and the campaign can be followed on social media using #ESGW26
