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.

Pragmatic Play adds live casino vertical to commercial agreement with Doradobet; donates €7,700 to Homeless Animal Hospital in Romania

Online casino software provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its existing agreement with Peruvian operator Doradobet after making its live casino portfolio available to the online operator, while also extend...

Netherlands to launch new fast-track reporting system to combat match-fixing

In the Netherlands and a prominent government minister has reportedly announced that his nation intends to premiere a fast-track reporting system so as to help combat suspected instances of match-fixing. Acc...

Microgaming boosts Portugal presence via Solverde Group; enhances Gold Coin Studios partnership

After recently adding Reno-based Gold Coin Studios to its roster of exclusive studio partners and gambling software giant Microgaming has partnered with Portuguese gaming and hospitality company Solverde Group ...

Wazdan to make New Jersey debut; extends Romanian reach via Crowd Entertainment online casino brands

On the heels of its latest commercial expansion and online casino platform and game developer, Wazdan Ltd., will soon be making its debut in the United States by way of the Garden State after receiving a transa...

Parliamentarians in Lithuania vote to ban the advertising of iGaming

In Lithuania and parliamentarians have reportedly voted in favor of legislation that is set to alter the small Baltic’s nation’s laws on gambling to forbid all iGaming operators from promoting or advertising th...

EveryMatrix invests in Swedish online casino games studio Lady Luck Games in advance of NASDAQ First North Growth Market listing

Lady Luck Games has found the "perfect partner" in EveryMatrix which has invested in the Sweden-based online casino games developer ahead of its NASDAQ First North Growth Market listing set for June 2021. Th...

Pragmatic Play enhances Reel Kingdom portfolio with new video slot: Cash Elevator

In what is sure to be another hit, online casino software provider Pragmatic Play has launched the latest installment in its Reel Kingdom portfolio via Cash Elevator, an immersive game with a max win potent...

Entain expresses an interest in the non-American assets of William Hill

British land-based and online sportsbook operator Entain has reportedly expressed an interest in buying at least some of the non-American assets of William Hill following this brand’s recent purchase by casino ...

Relax Gaming Gibraltar Limited launches its new Sails of Fortune video slot

Only six days after being licensed by the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission regulator and Relax Gaming Gibraltar Limited has announced the premiere of its five-reel Sails of Fortune video slot. The award-...