European Casino News

October 23, 2026 0

IG Group has applied for a UK gambling licence as it prepares to introduce prediction markets covering sports, politics and...

Casinos Austria Appoints New CEO Ahead of Licence Renewals

October 23, 2026 0

Casinos Austria has appointed Andreas Bierwirth as its incoming chief executive, placing the executive at the helm ahead of a...

BetGoodwin Eyes £80M London Stock Market Flotation

October 22, 2026 0

UK online gambling operator BetGoodwin is considering a London stock market listing that could value the business at approximately £80...

Flutter Plans Up to 1,400 UK & Ireland Job Cuts

October 21, 2026 0

Flutter Entertainment plans to eliminate up to 1,400 positions in its UK & Ireland division as the operator responds to...

L&L Europe Pays £900,000 Over Casino Withdrawal Failures

October 21, 2026 0

Online casino operator L&L Europe Limited has agreed to pay £900,000 following a UK Gambling Commission investigation that identified unfair...

Hippos ATG Confirms Finnish Gambling Licence for 2027

October 20, 2026 0

Hippos ATG Oy has announced that it has secured a five-year gambling licence in Finland, becoming the second operator to...

French Gambling Growth Slows to 0.5% Despite Online Surge

October 16, 2026 0

France’s gambling market recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €5.66 billion in the first half of 2026, representing an increase...

UK Bookmakers Warn of Closures Ahead of Budget Tax Review

October 16, 2026 0

Britain’s largest gambling operators have urged Chancellor John Healey to reject further gambling tax increases in the upcoming Budget, warning...

Sportradar Faces EU and UK Antitrust Claims From Altenar

October 15, 2026 0

Sports technology provider Sportradar is facing competition complaints from rival Altenar Technologies over allegations that its exclusive sports data agreements...

Entain Holds 2026 Forecast as UK Growth Offsets Brazil Losses

October 15, 2026 0

Entain has maintained its full-year 2026 financial guidance after reporting a 2% increase in third-quarter net gaming revenue (NGR), supported...

Italy Considers €1bn Gambling Contribution in 2027 Budget

October 15, 2026 0

Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) expects the gambling sector to contribute approximately €1bn towards the government’s 2027–2028 funding...

Matchbook Acquires Rival Betting Exchange Betdaq