European gaming regulators have identified affiliates as a key area of focus over the next 12 months. The Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF) announced following its annual conference and business meeting held in Riga, Latvia over the weekend that the role of affiliates was now one of three “specific issues” it was to address over the year ahead. This will include working towards developing a common understanding of affiliates’ role, “especially ensuring that their activities and interaction with customers is appropriate, affords proper levels of protection and is in line with national licensing objectives”. Gambling affiliates form an important part…