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.

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

In a groundbreaking development for France's gaming industry, the new JOA Casino in Fécamp has been awarded a BREEAM certification with a 'Very Good' rating for its design phase. This certification represents a...

CyberHorizon Penalized £140,000 by Isle of Man Regulator for AML and CTF Breaches

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued a £140,000 fine to CyberHorizon Limited following an investigation that uncovered multiple violations of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-...

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 ...