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.
A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...
Play’n GO, the Swedish developer celebrating its 20th anniversary, has entered the land-based casino sector for the first time in its history through a collaboration with Genting. The deal introduces BOOM Slots...
Codere Italia, the Italian division of Grupo Codere, has officially launched its first online gambling platform, Codere.it, signaling a decisive expansion beyond its established retail network. Already a recogn...
Estonia’s governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, has introduced a bill proposing significant reductions in the country’s gambling tax rates, with a primary goal of attracting foreign investm...
Paddy Power, part of Flutter Entertainment, has introduced its first-ever sportsbook inside a casino, marking a significant innovation in the UK gambling landscape. Located at the prestigious Hippodrome Casino ...
Sweden is preparing to implement one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on gambling-related payments. A bill introduced by the government will prohibit the use of all forms of credit for gambling, closing a loop...
Robinhood Markets Inc., best known for reshaping retail stock trading, is now preparing to take its fast-growing prediction markets business beyond U.S. borders. The company has already opened discussions with ...
Norway’s gambling regulator has formally warned Norsk Tipping that it may impose a penalty of up to NOK 25 million after a system failure in the April 19, 2025 super draw led to 52 players being incorrectly sel...
Greece is preparing to roll out sweeping new digital restrictions aimed at shielding minors from harmful online activities. Beginning in October 2025, children under the age of 15 will be automatically barred f...
Rachel Reeves, United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing mounting pressure from her own backbenches as more than 100 Labour MPs demand that gambling companies pay higher taxes to help finance the ...
Latvia has revealed a substantial restructuring of its gambling sector as part of the 2026 state budget, which includes sharp tax increases and the integration of gambling oversight into the country’s tax admin...
Superbet, one of Romania’s leading gambling operators, has made a bold and unprecedented move by paying out over €30 million to thousands of customers who had won money due to a technical glitch in the Fire Bla...
Virgin Bet has revealed a landmark sponsorship agreement with TNT Sports, marking its debut in football partnerships by backing the broadcaster’s exclusive coverage of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Con...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled that Spreadex’s 2023 acquisition of Sporting Index’s consumer business eliminated the only rival in the country’s licensed online sports spread-betting...
Intralot S.A. has confirmed the completion of a significant financing arrangement worth €660 million to help fund its previously announced acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive. The company revealed ...