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.

ASA Enforces Ban on Misleading Social Casino Ads Claiming Real-World Winnings on TikTok

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently taken action against several social casino ads on TikTok, suggesting that players could win real-world money or tangible prizes. ASA found these claims mis...

BGaming Launches Fortuna TRUEWAYS Slot, Partners with Winbet

BGaming has officially launched its latest slot title, Fortuna TRUEWAYS, which reimagines the classic Hold and Win Bonus game by leveraging the innovative TRUEWAYS mechanics. This enchanting release is packed w...

Sky Betting & Gaming Reprimanded for Unlawfully Sharing User Data

Sky Betting & Gaming has come under scrutiny after unlawfully sharing customer data with advertising companies, leading to a formal reprimand (pdf) by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This ...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...

EveryMatrix Announces Strategic Intent to Acquire Fantasma Games in a Significant Industry Move

EveryMatrix, a renowned B2B iGaming software provider, has made a public offer to acquire all shares of Fantasma Games AB, a prominent developer of online casino games based in Sweden. The offer, priced at SEK ...

Flutter Entertainment to Acquire Italy’s Snaitech in a Strategic €2.3 Billion Deal

Flutter Entertainment, a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, has announced its agreement to acquire Snaitech S.p.A., one of Italy's foremost omni-channel operators. The transaction, valued at an...

NetBet Secures Danish License, Expands Partnership with Top Gaming Providers

NetBet, a well-known European gambling brand, has recently expanded its presence in Europe by securing a license from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) in late February 2024. This strategic move...

Greentube Advances Digital Gaming in Luxembourg with New Online VLT and Sports Betting Options

Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, has reached a new milestone in its expansion across Europe with the introduction of online VLT games and sports betting on Loteriesport.lu,...

Swintt Partners with SuprNation for UK Market Launch with New Slot Titles

Swintt, the EGR award-winning software provider, has officially made its debut in the UK market in collaboration with the innovative iGaming operator, SuprNation. This strategic partnership marks a significant ...