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.

MGA and UKGC Formalize Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...

Cherry AB Considers Selling ComeOn Group Amid Market Challenges

Swedish gaming operator Cherry AB is exploring options to sell its online casino and sports betting subsidiary, ComeOn Group, as part of a strategic shift in focus. Cherry, owned by private equity firm Bridgepo...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...

Play’n GO Forges New Path with Veikkaus Amid Seasonal Slot Excitement

Play’n GO, a titan in the casino-entertainment industry, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Veikkaus, the Finnish state lottery. This collaboration is poised to enrich the Finnish gaming landscape by int...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

In a groundbreaking development for France's gaming industry, the new JOA Casino in Fécamp has been awarded a BREEAM certification with a 'Very Good' rating for its design phase. This certification represents a...

CyberHorizon Penalized £140,000 by Isle of Man Regulator for AML and CTF Breaches

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued a £140,000 fine to CyberHorizon Limited following an investigation that uncovered multiple violations of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-...