World Casino News brings you complete coverage of the European gaming markets, openings and closings, regulatory changes, mergers & acquisitions, and finance. You'll find coverage of major industry events and trade shows, as well as casinos for sale from Malta to Riga and beyond.
Much of the news in this section comes out of the UK, due to the mature gambling market and robust licensing requirements there. We also cover partnerships and game distribution deals in the online sector so players will know where to find their favorite games, and industry executives can follow emerging and continuing trends.
Hillary Clinton has voiced her support for proposed changes to Northern Ireland's charity lottery laws, highlighting the potential to bring vital funding into the region's civil society. In a video message pres...
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has been selected to lead the LottoItalia consortium in a successful bid for Italy’s highly prized Lotto license, with the concession slated to extend through November 20...
Stakelogic has deepened its presence in the Netherlands' regulated online gaming landscape through a new content agreement with operator Starcasino NL. This direct integration introduces both Stakelogic’s accla...
Five English Premier League clubs are under scrutiny after the Gambling Commission issued formal warnings regarding their sponsorship ties to an unlicensed gambling operator. Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle Unit...
The online casino industry is experiencing a transformation shaped not only by innovation in gaming content but by a race toward faster, safer and more transparent financial systems. As consumer expectations ev...
The Dutch government has reportedly decided not to proceed with the privatization of the national lottery, Nederlandse Loterij. In a recent announcement to the House of Representatives, State Secretary for Taxa...
The Danish gambling market recorded a slight uptick in March 2025, with spending rising by 1.4% compared to the same month the previous year. According to newly released data from the Danish Gambling Authority ...
The Russian Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal that could significantly change how the country's gambling sector is supervised. Under the suggested reform, licensed bookmakers and casinos operating ...
The Coates family, founders of UK gambling powerhouse Bet365, is reportedly considering a sale that could value the firm at up to £9 billion. The online betting giant—led by CEO Denise Coates—has been in conver...
Swintt, a rising name in the online casino software space, has made its debut in the regulated Greek market through a newly announced collaboration with Novibet. The agreement sees Novibet offering Swintt’s com...
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has projected a substantial funding gap of £778,000 for the 2025-26 fiscal year, pointing to a steep decline in both new and existing gaming licenses as t...
A new UK government consultation proposing to consolidate various online gambling tax regimes into a single rate has drawn sharp criticism from key stakeholders in the betting industry. The Betting and Gaming C...
Holland Casino, the prominent Dutch state-owned operator, concluded 2024 with a decrease in annual revenue and a significant dip in pre-tax profits, reflecting the financial pressures it faced during the year. ...
Over the past decade, the global online casino industry has undergone significant changes, driven by technology, changing user behavior, and evolving regulation. Switzerland stands out as one of the few countri...
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has issued a formal warning to licensed online operator 711 BV after gambling advertisements were discovered on a website associated with primary school...