Annette Kok, president of Euromat, wanted to move the meeting attendees and members of the European Parliament, more than 25 parliamentarians, the hope that the decisions taken at EU level that affect the game, make informed the reality of the sector and its importance in the European Union.
In this regard, provided data for employment and turnover indicating that the game in Europe moved US$ 290 billion in 2009 and gave direct employment to over 280,000 people. Also did not hesitate to point out the strong commitment of the members of Euromat to offer gaming services in a responsible manner.
With the imminent publication of the "Green Paper"with the conclusions of the Council on Gambling and betting, published late last year, Euromat parliamentarians wanted to transfer to the importance of ensuring proper regulation of a sector that has seen as recent years have expanded the supply channels of the game thanks to new technologies. The main claim is focused on ensuring equal treatment for the game face that for the game online, as well as for the privately-run game and the game state