Dealing with the Illegal Network
Combating the illegal gambling market is a crucial field of action for ensuring legality and protecting citizens. The HGC implements a multi-level system of controls and collaborations, aiming to identify and eliminate unlicensed activities.
Objectives
- Protecting citizens from uncontrolled gambling
- Ensuring fair competition
- Limiting underground economy
- Strengthening digital security
Main Actions
- Detecting and blocking illegal websites
- On-site and electronic inspections
- Imposing administrative sanctions & fines
- Cooperating with national and international authorities
Examples of Successful Actions
- Updating the Blacklist
- Closing illegally operating venues
- Digital reporting/complaint platform
- International collaborations for the exchange of data
Tools
- Electronic monitoring systems
- Violation reporting mechanisms
- Inspection databases