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.
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoin...
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought charges against 11 individuals, including several former top executives of GVC Holdings, now known as Entain, over historic operations in Turkey between 2011 a...
Plans are underway to transform a vacant property on Queens Road, Hastings, UK, into a new adult gaming centre operated by Merkur Slots Ltd. The proposal, recently submitted to Hastings Borough Council, details...
The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy’, over alleged involvement in a large-scale money laundering and illega...
Sauber’s Formula 1 outfit, more commonly recognized as Stake F1, will not be allowed to use its regular team name during the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort (29–31 August 2025). The change comes ...
Manchester United has confirmed a fresh commercial alliance with Parimatch, naming the gaming and entertainment company as its Official Betting Partner across Asia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA)....
The Casino MK in Milton Keynes, which shut its doors earlier this year, is preparing for a relaunch after being acquired by Merkur Casino UK. The company confirmed that the popular venue, located at the Xscape ...
For the first time in its history, Britain’s racing industry will voluntarily shut down all fixtures for a day as part of an escalating protest against government tax reforms. On 10 September, four scheduled me...
The Rank Group delivered a year of substantial revenue and profit growth for the 12 months ending 30 June 2025, with all parts of its business performing ahead of expectations. Looking forward, the operator exp...
Plans for a new slots venue in Edinburgh’s West End have been halted after the City of Edinburgh Council’s Planning Local Review Body upheld the refusal of planning permission. The proposal, submitted by Merkur...
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a sign...
On August 1, 2025, the UK High Court ruled in favor of Spribe, issuing an interim injunction that prevents Aviator LLC from launching or promoting a duplicate version of the popular Aviator crash game within th...
Genting Casino Stratford, the UK's largest casino, is marking its grand reopening with a vibrant four-day celebration. Located in the bustling Westfield Stratford City, this revamped casino is hosting an exciti...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...