Sport and Bookmaking: A question of ethics? Michal Krejza, Head of the Sport Unit European Commission, DG Education and Culture

Responsible Gaming and Sport General introduction Responsible Gaming and Sport Several ongoing processes at national and EU level (EP, Council) High expectations from stakeholders, BUT very diverse views Underlying questions of ethics Challenge to find right policy responses The need for a broad debate

EU legal framework regarding sport and gaming COM: «IM watchdog», European integration, consultation Cross-sectoral responsibilities. DGs MARKT, EAC, EMPL, JLS, SANCO, TAXUD, TRADE Limited EU competence for sport: before but also after ratification of the Lisbon Treaty White Paper on Sport: autonomy, subsidiarity, EU added value Strong EU competences for ensuring the functioning of the EU Internal Market

Underling question of ethics: sport Ethics in sport Underling question of ethics: sport Sport’s core principles: fairness, integrity, respect, responsibility, tolerance, safety But ethical dilemmas too – White Paper on Sport tackles some threats to sport: doping, violence, money laundering, trafficking of players, misuse of data Sport requires ethical commitment at all levels: crucial to ensure sport can fulfil its societal functions The values of sport are highly ethical

Un/ethical behaviour in sport betting Ethics in gaming Un/ethical behaviour in sport betting The allure of winning can lead to unethical behaviour Value-driven sport makes a difference – so can and should responsible gaming activities Unethical and illegal behaviour is on the rise: Code of Ethics, Surveillance systems A role for the State? A role for the EU? Preserving the integrity of sport events: sport rights protection - the question of fair returns to right-owners

Conclusion Avenues at EU level Take into account the interests of sport in the discussion on the reorganisation of gaming markets. Ensure sport can play its role in society White Paper on Sport: Study on different systems of sport funding across the EU EU limits to national regulatory action – infringement cases Depending on political will: the broader topic of gaming and fair financial returns to sport could be back on the agenda Further dialogue

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