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 UK government is poised to introduce a mandatory levy requiring gambling operators to contribute £100 million annually towards research, education, and treatment (RET) for gambling-related harm. The levy ai...
Codere Online, a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, has appealed a decision by Nasdaq to delist its securities from the American stock exchange after reportedly failing to file Form 10-F...
In strategic moves that underscore its global leadership in casino entertainment, Play’n GO has announced significant partnerships in both the United States and Austria, enhancing its influence and operational ...
In a significant policy shift, French senators have approved substantial tax increases across various sectors, including gambling, as part of a broader effort to bolster the national social security budget. Thi...
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland have urged the UK Government to take decisive steps to limit gambling advertising across the region. Members of the Stormont Assembly’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to...
November 21st, 2024, heralds a new chapter in Denmark's gaming industry as regulations allowing land-based bingo come into effect. The Danish Gambling Authority has announced the commencement of license applica...
In a decisive move to protect minors, the Finnish Police Board has imposed a stringent prohibition against Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned gambling monopoly, for its advertising practices deemed illegal under the ...
In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its "Gambling and other games" advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), ...
Flutter Entertainment, a leading name in the global gambling sector, has announced a significant restructuring of its organizational design to better position the company for future growth. This strategic shift...
In a landmark decision, Lithuania's parliament has passed stringent measures to regulate gambling advertising, aiming to significantly reduce problem gambling across the nation. Set to take full effect in July ...
Game Lounge, a leading force in the iGaming affiliate industry, has announced its acquisition of Two Kings Consultants B.V., the company behind the well-known Dutch iGaming website, Meneer Casino. This strategi...
Under the directive of President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia has heightened its campaign against illegal online gambling, resulting in the arrests of influencers, artists, and students. These individuals were r...
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has marked its fifth anniversary with the launch of an extensive Code Handbook, consolidating over 100 measures under 20 codes that its members are obliged to follow. This r...
Kiron Interactive, in partnership with Flutter Entertainment PLC and Curious Games, recently unveiled their latest casino game, Penguin Plunge, which is now exclusively available on the Sky Vegas platform. This...
The UK gambling industry recently navigated potential financial upheaval with the announcement that the autumn budget would not implement the anticipated increases in gambling duties. This decision is welcomed ...