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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Thank you for your attention !
White Paper on Sport
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