EUROMAT holds 2011 Annual General Meeting in Sofia

"In 2007 when I was first elected first Vice President, I pointed out to the regulation of gambling, the economics of gambling and the social impact of gambling as the three pillars which, we, as an organization needed to face head on. Four years later, I look back with a considerable degree of satisfaction with what we as an organization have achieved since then", said Annette Kok.

"Economic and regulatory challenges continue to threaten entrepreneurs in the gaming sector and as such we will continue to push for equitable and fair regulation which is evidence- based and ensures a level playing field for all gaming service providers, regardless of the channel through which they distribute their service", she pointed.

This year's Annual General Assembly focused on the challenges ahead for the European gaming industry in Europe and approved the objectives of EUROMAT for the year 2011-12, which will include an intensive program to strengthen even more the already existing cooperation with all EU institutions to ensure a level playing field across the entire gambling arena. Furthermore, EUROMAT will continue to increase the support and advice provided to members in their efforts at national level to pursue fair rules and equitable taxation for all operators.

The Federation released its most recent industry figures, which show that the industry had a turnover of almost 21 billion Euro and employs some 350,000 people across the EU.  Two new members, the Croatian Amusement & Music Operators (UPZI) and the Polish Employers Association of Amusement Branch (OZPBR) were welcomed to EUROMAT.