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.
The Rank Group delivered a year of substantial revenue and profit growth for the 12 months ending 30 June 2025, with all parts of its business performing ahead of expectations. Looking forward, the operator exp...
Plans for a new slots venue in Edinburgh’s West End have been halted after the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Local Review Body upheld the refusal of planning permission. The proposal, submitted by Merkur...
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a sign...
On August 1, 2025, the UK High Court ruled in favor of Spribe, issuing an interim injunction that prevents Aviator LLC from launching or promoting a duplicate version of the popular Aviator crash game within th...
Genting Casino Stratford, the UK's largest casino, is marking its grand reopening with a vibrant four-day celebration. Located in the bustling Westfield Stratford City, this revamped casino is hosting an exciti...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...
Greece’s national investment fund, Growthfund, has confirmed that two companies—OPAP Investment Limited and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation—have officially submitted expressions of interest for the excl...
The Norwegian online casino landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, with digital platforms rapidly gaining ground over traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. As technological advancements and...
CVC Capital Partners is preparing to take over Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the most prominent names in gaming certification and testing, via a UK-registered vehicle known as Avalon Buyer Lim...
Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has posted a positive post-close trading update for the six months ending 30 June 2025, showing solid momentum across both online and retail channel...
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...
Allwyn International AG has taken a decisive step toward bolstering its digital gaming footprint by finalizing plans to acquire the remaining minority stake in Stoiximan while divesting its land-based casino as...
WinCasino has officially opened the doors to its latest and most distinguished venue in Poland, bringing a luxury gaming experience to the heart of Warsaw. Situated at 40 Smolna Street within the stylish Hotel ...
Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...