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{{Infobox Organization
| name = EUROMAT<br> The European Gaming and Amusement Federation
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| formation = 1979
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| type = Advocacy Group
| headquarters = 22-24, Rue du Luxembourg, 1000 [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]]
| location = {{flag|European Union}}
| membership = 12 national member associations from 10 European countries
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| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Jason Frost
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| website = [http://www.euromat.org/ www.euromat.org]
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The '''European Gaming and Amusement Federation''' ('''EUROMAT''') is a Brussels-based federation of [[Europe]]an trade associations representing the gaming and amusement industry at [[European Union]] level.

==Organisation==
[[File:Wizard of Oz game.JPG|200px|right|thumb|An example of a game in an [[amusement arcade]]: a Wizard of Oz pushing game that can be found at many arcades today.]]

===History===
The European Gaming and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) was established in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamingregulation.com/association/europe/european-gaming-and-amusement-federation/|title=European Gaming and Amusement Federation|website=www.gamingregulation.com|access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> Its secretariat is located in [[Brussels]], the capital city of [[Belgium]] and the ''de facto'' capital of the [[European Union]] (EU).<ref name="EU capital talk">It is the ''de facto'' EU capital as it hosts all major political institutions—though Parliament formally votes in Strasbourg, most political work is carried out in Brussels—and as such is considered the capital by definition. However, it is not formally declared in that language, though its position is spelled out in the Treaty of Amsterdam. See [[#European Union|the section dedicated to this issue]].</ref> Although EUROMAT mainly follows European political developments, it also endeavours to monitor international developments as they happen.

===Structure===
As of 2023, the federation represents 12 national member associations from 10 European countries (including two observers).<ref>[http://www.euromat.org Euromat - European Gaming and Amusement Federation<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> EUROMAT is supported by a [[wikt:secretariat|secretariat]] based in Brussels, as well as an Executive Committee.

In July 2015, Eduardo Antoja, of the ''Asociación Española de Empresarios de Máquinas Recreativas'' (FACOMARE), was elected president of EUROMAT, replacing Annette Kok, of the ''Vereniging Automatenhandel Nederland'' (VAN).

In May 2023, Jason Frost was reelected as president of EUROMAT.

===Mission===
The overall mission of the Federation is to contribute to the creation of a healthy business and legal environment for the [[gambling|gaming industry]] in the [[EU]].

EUROMAT instigates dialogue with the European Union and other pan-European bodies, with whom it hopes to use its position and membership to stimulate debate and awareness. The federation also monitors and attempts to influence the European regulations on legal, commercial and technical aspects of the business to guarantee the best possible future for the gaming sector, by giving one voice to its members on all matters affecting the industry.

As well as defending the interests of the gaming industry by providing continued and accurate information on the gaming sector to citizens, European media and national administrations, EUROMAT supports all its member associations in their efforts to adopt, promote and enforce the appropriate code of conduct for themselves and their associates.<ref>[http://euromat.org/index.php?page=35&node=35 Euromat - About Us<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

===Activities===
Much of the Federation's work consists of monitoring developments within the European Union, and keeping member associations informed of upcoming [[legislation]] that may potentially affect them. Additionally, the organization collects and distributes information on the amusement industry on a regular basis.

==Membership==
EUROMAT's members range from operators, manufacturers, distributors and owners of amusement equipment.

As of September 2023, the following national associations are member organisations of EUROMAT. Two of them, ASL Interactifs ([[France]]) and MSZSZ ([[Hungary]]), currently enjoy observer member status.
From 2024 AOGGAB ([[Bulgaria]]) also joins the membership.<ref>[http://www.euromat.org/membership/member-countries Euromat - Member Countries<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Country !! Association 
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| {{flag|Croatia}} || Croatian Gaming Association
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| {{flag|Germany}} || [[Bundesverband Automatenunternehmer]] e.V. (BA)
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| {{flag|Germany}} || Verband der Deutschen Automatenindustrie e.V. (VDAI) 
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| {{flag|Italy}} || Sezioni Apparecchi per Pubbliche Attrazioni Ricreative (SAPAR) 
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|{{Flag|Ireland}}
|The Irish Amusement Trades Association (IATA)
|-
| {{flag|Montenegro}} || Montenegro Bet 
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| {{flag|Netherlands}} || VAN Kansspelen Branche-organisatie (VAN) 
|-
| {{flag|Romania}} || Asociația Organizatorilor și Producătorilor de Jocuri de Noroc din România (AOPJNR) 
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| {{flag|Romania}} || Asociatia Organizatorilor de Sloturi (ROSMLOT) 
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| {{flag|Serbia}} || Asocijacija Gaming Operatera Sribije (AGOS) 
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| {{flag|Spain}} || Club de Convergentes 
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| {{flag|United Kingdom}} || British Amusement Catering Trades Association (BACTA)
|-
| {{flag|Bulgaria}} ||Association of Organizers of Gambling Games in Bulgaria (AOGGAB)
|}

=== Former members ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Country 
! Association 
|-
|{{flag|Belgium}}
|Belgian Gaming Association (BGA)
|-
|{{flag|Czech Republic}}
|SPELOS
|-
|{{flag|Denmark}}
|Dansk Automat Brancheforening (DAB)
|-
|{{flag|France}}
|''ASL Interactifs''
|-
|{{flag|Germany}}
|Deutscher Automaten-Großhandels-Verband e.V. (DAGV)
|-
|{{flag|Hungary}}
|''Magyar Szerencsejáték Szövetség (MSZSZ)''
|-
|{{flag|Lithuania}}
|''Nacionalinė lošimų ir žaidimų verslo asociacija (NLŽVA)''
|-
|{{flag|Serbia}}
|Udruženje Priređivača Igara na Sreću (JAKTA)
|-
|{{flag|Spain}}
|Asociación Española de Empresarios de Máquinas Recreativas (FACOMARE)
|-
|{{flag|Spain}}
|Confederación Española de Empresarios del Juego (COFAR)
|}

==Publications==
Since its foundation in 1979, EUROMAT has published books and brochures discussing the status of gambling issues at the EU-level, such as:
* ''Responsible Gaming|Responsible Gambling: A statement of principles and a showcase of best practice from the European gaming and amusement industry'' (2009) 
* ''The Future of Gaming and Amusement in Europe: A collection of essays'' (2006) 
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* ''Playing Fair: Social Responsibility in Gaming'' (2015) 

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.euromat.org EUROMAT (official website)]

[[Category:Pan-European trade and professional organizations]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1979]]