Gambling embraces digital ID and biometric payments

The European gaming industry has voiced its support for the EU’s digital identity scheme. In a dated post on its website, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) says the European Parliament’s recently passed regulation introducing a new European digital identity (e-ID) will improve consumer trust by doing away with the need for third-party commercial authentication providers.

“We welcome the European Parliament’s approval of a unified digital identity framework and are confident that the use of the new e-ID …

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