EUROPEAN CASINO ASSOCIATION
The European Casino Association (ECA) represents national associations and individual operators of licenced land-based casinos in Europe. To date, the ECA represents the interests of approximately 900 casinos with over 70,000 employees in 28 countries across Europe. Founded in the early 1990s as the European Casino Forum, the ECA has grown steadily over the years and today includes members from nearly EU Member States and non-EU countries.
The main purpose and objective of the ECA is to address and promote issues related to casinos and/or casino operations. In so doing, the ECA is the focal point on casino matters for casino operators as well as for EU and national policy makers and stakeholders. To this end, the ECA serves as a network for information; information that shall be used to communicate and work with the EU institutions on anything related to casino operations.
The ECA does not pursue any profit motive.
Within said purpose, the association aims to:
- Collect and provide information on casino operations and casino administration including the assessment of European legislation and regulations addressing casino operations
- Increase awareness and understanding of the casino industry amongst EU policy makers and stakeholders
- Constructively contribute to EU decision making on matters affecting the casino sector
MEET THE TEAM
The ECA Secretariat is strategically based in Brussels at the very heart of the EU decision-making process and is responsible for the daily management of the Association and the implementation of its strategic activities. The Secretariat works in close cooperation with the Board of Directors and is supported by the Working Groups.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The ECA Board of Directors consists of high-level and experienced representatives of the European licenced land-based casino industry. It is elected by the General Assembly every three years. The Board steers and supervises the activities of the Association to reach its strategic objectives. It has ultimate decision-making powers in the management of the Association.
HONORARY POSITIONS
The ECA grants Honorary Positions to persons who have provided outstanding service and reputation to the Association in the past.
Traditionally Innovative
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Double odds in Denmark
Every last Sunday, Casinos Copenhagen, Vesterport, and Marienlyst elevate excitement with 'Double Odds Sundays.' The premier 100 attendees secure a complimentary double odds chip, elevating bets on Roulette and Blackjack tables. The chip multiplies a DKK 100 bet for a shot at larger wins. The strategy aims to diversify betting, drawing fresh players and extending weekend allure. Triumph with the chip, doubling your payout. The chip is valid only on the designated day.
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Bad Homburg - Since 1841
The historical casino in Bad Homburg was opened in 1841 by the Blanc brothers, whose François Blanc later also made the Casino de Monte-Carlo world famous. With its fully automatic roulette system, many blackjack variants, the state-of-the-art slot machines, the largest range of games in Germany, as well as three bars, its own restaurant and a nightclub with DJs and live music, it is still one of the most modern casinos in continental Europe.
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Monaco - The Legend
Casinos have been shaping Monaco and making it legendary since 1863. Today, Monaco remains the finest and most luxurious destination of all for high rollers and the general public alike, because its casinos are constantly reinventing themselves. Preserving tradition yet always innovating. Monaco has been reinventing itself since the end of the 19th century. Visitors from all over the world are drawn to the lively Principality for its extensive range of fun activities.
EUROPEAN CASINO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
The ECA currently has 28 members, who are made up of European casino associations and individual casino operators. ECA members have exclusive access to all events and activities and meet for a General Assembly twice a year.
The ECA serves its members by demonstrating the positive impact of the land-based casino industry while creating a dialogue with the European institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Brussels and beyond. The ECA also creates networking and business opportunities through industry-leading events such as the European Casino Forum and the European Dealer Championship.
For further information and to register your interest in becoming a member of the ECA, please contact the

Bundesverband deutscher Spielbanken e.V.

Associaçao Portuguesa de Casinos
OUR PARTNERS
The ECA aims to establish strategic partnerships with the broader gaming industry to create synergies and increase its advocacy impact. ECA partners get access to exclusive events, benefit from key information about the casino industry and establish a privileged dialogue with the most important casino operations in Europe.
HOW TO BECOME A PARTNER?
ECA partnerships offer a unique opportunity to every major company in the industry to develop a privileged connection to the industry. For further information and to register your interest in becoming an ECA partner, please contact the