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.

Kambi Expands Dutch Presence Through Strategic Alliance with Holland Gaming Technology

Kambi Group plc has announced a multi-year agreement with Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, signaling another milestone in its European growth strategy. The partnership will see the leading sports betting provider...

Platinum Gaming Faces £10 Million Fine for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...

Italy Slashes Online Betting Sites from 407 to 52 Under New Gambling Framework

Italy’s online betting market is preparing for a sweeping transformation as regulators implement a new framework that will drastically reduce the number of active betting websites from 407 to just 52. The chang...

Evoke May Shut Up to 200 Betting Shops Amid UK Tax Hike Fears

Evoke plc, the parent company of bookmaker William Hill, is reportedly preparing to close a significant portion of its UK betting shop network as the government considers steep gambling tax hikes in the upcomin...

Allwyn and OPAP Finalize €16 Billion Merger to Form Global Lottery Leader

A major shift is underway in the global lottery and gaming landscape as Allwyn International AG and OPAP SA officially move forward with a merger valued at €16 billion. The all-share deal between the Lucerne-ba...

Leeds Property Tycoon Appeals £1.5 Million Gambling Loss Case Against Betfair

A Leeds-based millionaire who lost 1.5 million pounds betting on football is fighting to reclaim the money in a case that could reshape how gambling firms handle high-spending customers. Lee Gibson, a 47-yea...