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.
In a significant legislative milestone, Ireland has successfully passed the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, which has now moved through both Houses of the Oireachtas. This critical legislation heralds the creati...
The UK gambling sector has been thrown into turmoil following reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may impose significant tax hikes on the industry. A new levy, expected to raise as much as £3 billion, is unde...
Digne-les-Bains, a picturesque town in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, is set to enhance its tourist and entertainment offerings with the construction of a new casino. This ambitious project, managed by the re...
In a landmark agreement, the American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have formalized their cooperation through a memorandum of understand...
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...
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-...
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), a key player in the European lottery and sports betting industry, has announced the successful acquisition of Kindred Group, a notable operator in the online betting and gaming mark...
Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the Spanish iGaming market through a strategic partnership with Paf Group to support the launch of SpeedyBet in Spain. This collaboration brings Yggdrasil’s renowned slot ...
The online betting and gaming industry has seen a significant evolution over the past decade. What was once a solitary activity has now transformed into a social experience, thanks to the integration of various...
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 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...
On September 19, Holland Casino celebrated the grand reopening of its Enschede location, following an extensive year-long renovation that has transformed the venue into a more modern and guest-friendly establis...
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 ...
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, 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 ...