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.
The Latvian government’s decision to accelerate planned gambling tax increases by one year has drawn sharp criticism from the country’s leading gaming association. Operators warn that the new rates, set to take...
Relax Gaming has reached yet another milestone in its Dream Drop Jackpot saga, confirming the 24th Mega Jackpot win since the product’s inception. A lucky Finnish player secured an impressive €1,966,051 prize f...
The UK Gambling Commission is set to implement significant changes to how online operators manage deposit limits, aiming to provide clearer and more consistent protections for consumers. The revised rules, whic...
Digitain has officially joined the European Lotteries (EL) as an Associate Member, a move that solidifies the company’s growing influence across Europe’s regulated lottery and betting sectors. This announcement...
Entain’s CEO, Stella David, has issued a stark warning about the impact that rising gambling taxes could have on the company’s UK operations. In her first interview since being appointed permanent CEO in April,...
Soft2Bet has introduced Swiper, a next-generation casino concept that merges the interactive gestures of social media with online betting and gaming. Originally developed to mirror the natural swipe motions fam...
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...