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 Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited, the company behind Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds city centre, England, citing serious compliance failings and governance concern...
The UK betting industry could see a major shake-up with tax hikes predicted in remote betting and gaming. Some betting shops have already been closed recently, with bosses threatening that many more could soon ...
North American horseplayers now have a fresh wagering opportunity as 1/ST expands its international footprint through newly enhanced access to Turkish horse racing. The racing and wagering company is extending ...
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect, following serious concerns over the company’s compliance with hosting requirements under the Gambling Act 2005....
This year, the iGaming industry converged in Valletta, Malta for SiGMA Euro-Med 2025, one of its most significant events. The three-day summit attracted thousands of professionals from various sectors, includin...
The Dutch online betting platform BetCity, owned by Entain, has been ordered to pay a €2.65 million fine after the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) determined that the operator failed to comply with respons...
Every gambler dreams of the absurdly lucky break, the kind that makes the rest of the room stop spinning for a second. In Tampa, that dream actually landed. A woman placed an 88-cent bet on a Jade Wind slot mac...
The UK gambling landscape is shifting on multiple fronts, and the regulator wants the sector to be ready. In a keynote at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference, UK Gambling Commis...
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has confirmed it will move forward with its draft Gambling Supervision Commission Bill after completing a public consultation that attracted a range of resp...
The UK betting and gaming industry faces mounting concern as new research warns that proposed gambling tax hikes could severely damage employment, economic growth, and consumer safety. The analysis, conducted b...
Kambi Group plc has announced a multi-year agreement with Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, signaling another milestone in its European growth strategy. The partnership will see the leading sports betting provider...
Finnish poker player and entrepreneur Ossi “Monarch” Ketola — the outspoken owner of Duel Casino — has once again become a lightning rod for controversy after both his personal and business X accounts were susp...
Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...
Palasino Group, a well-known operator in the European gaming and hospitality industry, is preparing to unveil its fourth casino in the Czech Republic. The new venue, Palasino Mikulov, is expected to open its do...
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framewo...