European Casino News

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.

UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Penalty System for Greater Transparency

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to implement significant changes to its approach in calculating and enforcing financial penalties. These changes, slated for introduction on October 10, come after exten...

UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches

Taichi Tech Limited, the company operating under the Fafabet brand, has been fined £170,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following a series of regulatory breaches, including the use of misleading terms in its ...

Intralot Announces Acquisition of Bally’s Interactive Business in €2.7 Billion Deal

Intralot, the Greek lottery and gaming solutions provider, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bally’s International Interactive business for €2.7 billion ($3.18 billion). This landmark acquisition wil...

Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Italy with Sportbet; Launches Le King Slot

Hacksaw Gaming is continuing its push for expansion in Italy, announcing an exciting new partnership with Sportbet Italy. This collaboration brings Hacksaw’s hit games to a broader audience, including popular t...

Hacksaw AB Makes Debut on Nasdaq Stockholm After Successful IPO

Shares in Hacksaw AB have commenced trading on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market, following the completion of a highly successful initial public offering (IPO). The company, which specializes in B2B technology p...

Romanian Regulator Demands Meta and Google Remove Illegal Gambling Ads

Romania's National Gambling Office (ONJN) has taken action against tech giants Meta and Google, demanding that they immediately remove sponsored advertisements promoting unauthorized gambling operations within ...

Cirsa IPO Announcement: Blackstone’s Move to Raise €460M in Spain’s Gaming Market

Blackstone’s Cirsa, a prominent player in the Spanish gaming industry, is preparing for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise approximately €460 million. This move signals Blackstone’s...