Combating illegal gambling is a core priority of the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). Through a combination of regulatory oversight, enforcement actions, technological capabilities, and cooperation with national and international partners, the HGC works to detect, prevent, and address unlicensed gambling activities across both land-based and online channels. By doing so, the Authority protects consumers, supports fair competition, and strengthens the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the regulated gambling market.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/h5>\n
The HGC’s efforts to combat illegal gambling are focused on:<\/p>\n
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Protecting citizens from the risks associated with unregulated gambling activities<\/li>\n
Ensuring fair and lawful market competition<\/li>\n
Reducing the impact of the underground and informal economy<\/li>\n
Strengthening digital security and consumer protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key Actions<\/h5>\n
To address illegal gambling effectively, the HGC implements a range of preventive, supervisory, and enforcement measures, including:<\/p>\n
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Identifying and blocking unauthorized gambling websites<\/li>\n
Conducting on-site inspections and digital investigations<\/li>\n
Imposing administrative sanctions, penalties, and fines where appropriate<\/li>\n
Cooperating with national and international regulatory, law enforcement, and judicial authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Notable Initiatives<\/h5>\n
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Blacklist management<\/strong><\/li>\n
Enforcement actions<\/b><\/li>\n
Reporting and complaint mechanisms<\/strong><\/li>\n
International cooperation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tools and Resources<\/h5>\n
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Advanced electronic monitoring and surveillance systems<\/li>\n
Reporting and whistleblowing mechanisms<\/li>\n
Regulatory and inspection databases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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