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.
Renowned iGaming developer Yggdrasil and Bulletproof Games have teamed up to launch Lollipop Drop MultiMax, a vibrant, candy-themed slot designed to thrill with its interactive features and significant win pote...
A detailed study orchestrated by the Swiss Institute for Addiction and Health Research (ISGF), on behalf of the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (SFGB) and the Intercantonal Gambling Supervisory Authority (Gespa), ha...
Nevada Gaming Holding has officially completed the acquisition of Spacesiks, the proprietor of Cosmolot, Ukraine's pioneering online gambling enterprise since the country legalized gambling in 2020. This acquis...
In a significant move within the iGaming industry, Glitnor Group has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire OneCasino, a distinguished iGaming operator renowned for its robust market position in v...
In response to a recent United Nations report, Mark Rutherford, acting chief officer of the Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), addressed claims that the island’s regulatory approach is too len...
In a significant expansion of its brand portfolio, easyGroup has announced its entry into the UK sports betting market with the launch of easyBet.net. This initiative represents a strategic move to leverage the...
France’s plan to legalize online casinos has been put on hold following significant opposition from industry stakeholders and regional authorities. The government, under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initially...
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...
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...
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, 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...
In a regulatory climate marked by heightened scrutiny and strategic adaptations, Svenska Spel's third quarter of 2024 presented a mixed bag of results. As disclosed in their latest interim report, the company o...
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has voiced its support for the National Audit Office’s recent recommendation to review Sweden’s Gambling Act. The report, which sheds light on deficiencie...
In recent years, the gambling industry in Sweden has been undergoing some big changes, and new regulations have been changing how players and operators work with the market. In January 2019, Sweden introduced a...
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...