Programme
The day focuses on funding and the integrity of sports. Both themes will show the benefits of the Pari Mutuel model. The morning is on funding (return to racing, to sport and future policy regarding funding – at the EU level, with elements from the study on sport funding by EU Commission and at the national level with presentations relating to the ongoing reforms in Member States). In the afternoon, speakers address the theme of integrity (operators’ attitude, betting patterns, definition of "ethical" betting).
9.30 |
Welcome coffee at the Renaissance Hotel, rue du Parnasse 19, Brussels |
10.00 |
Welcome address |
Bertrand Bélinguier
EPMA Chairman
Président Directeur Général PMU |
Horseracing and sports wagering – the funding mechanism |
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Opening address – The political context and Funding mechanism |
Jacques Toubon
Member of the European Parliament |
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The funding of horseracing in Europe |
Jean-Pierre Kratzer
Chairman of the Swiss racing federation |
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The funding of sport in Europe |
Risto Nieminen
CEO of Veikkaus Oy, 1st Vice President of the World Lotteries Association |
11.15 |
Break |
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| The Legal framework in Member States – Future funding schemes |
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Sweden: Government enquiry on gambling |
Jan Nyrén
Head of the Swedish Government Inquiry on Gambling |
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France: Enquiry on gambling and law proposal |
Bruno Durieux
Inspecteur Général des Finances
Responsable de la mission sur la réorganisation du secteur des jeux et paris en France
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U.K.: Reform of the Levy scheme |
Alan Meale
Member of the U.K Parliament |
13.15 |
Lunch |
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| The integrity of racing and sport competitions and sports wagering |
14.30 |
Opening address on Integrity |
Torbjørn Frøysnes
Ambassador, Representative of the Council of Europe to the EU
Member of the Board of the European Trotting Association. |
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The Integrity of Online Gambling |
Christel Schaldemose
Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur on Online Gambling Initiative Report |
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Gambling and Betting – work inside the Council |
Jean-Philippe Mochon
French Permanent Representation |
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How to maintain the integrity of sports competitions |
Pâquerette Girard Zappelli
Ethical Committee
International Olympic Committee |
16.00 |
Break |
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Sport Federation and control of betting |
Denis Masseglia
French Olympic Committee |
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Risks to the integrity of sports from betting corruption |
David Forrest
Professor in economics, University of SalfordU.K. |
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Moderator to conclude
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18.00 |
Drinks |
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EPMA reserves its rights to adjust the programme
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