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.
Greece’s national investment fund, Growthfund, has confirmed that two companies—OPAP Investment Limited and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation—have officially submitted expressions of interest for the excl...
The Norwegian online casino landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, with digital platforms rapidly gaining ground over traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. As technological advancements and...
CVC Capital Partners is preparing to take over Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the most prominent names in gaming certification and testing, via a UK-registered vehicle known as Avalon Buyer Lim...
Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has posted a positive post-close trading update for the six months ending 30 June 2025, showing solid momentum across both online and retail channel...
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...
Allwyn International AG has taken a decisive step toward bolstering its digital gaming footprint by finalizing plans to acquire the remaining minority stake in Stoiximan while divesting its land-based casino as...
WinCasino has officially opened the doors to its latest and most distinguished venue in Poland, bringing a luxury gaming experience to the heart of Warsaw. Situated at 40 Smolna Street within the stylish Hotel ...
Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has delivered two contrasting rulings in its recent assessments of gambling-related advertisements. While Play’n GO Malta faced criticism for animated content deemed...
LeoVegas Group has officially introduced its in-house developed sportsbook in the Danish market, signaling a pivotal development in the company's international expansion strategy. This launch places Denmark at ...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a preliminary review into the proposed acquisition of IMG Arena by sports data powerhouse Sportradar, launching a two-week consultation period to e...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to implement significant changes to its approach in calculating and enforcing financial penalties. These changes, slated for introduction on October 10, come after exten...
In a significant move for Gibraltar, the European Parliament has approved the European Commission’s proposal to remove the British overseas territory from the EU’s high-risk list of jurisdictions that face defi...
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has unveiled its fifth annual sustainability report, showing remarkable progress in both the financial and social aspects of the gambling industry. In 2024, EG...
Cirsa, a leading Spanish casino operator previously owned by Blackstone, made history on Wednesday, July 9, with a successful launch on the Barcelona Stock Exchange. The company, which operates casinos in 11 co...