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.

BGC Study Shows 80% of UK Punters Think Wagering Restrictions Drive Black Gambling Market

According to the latest survey conducted for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), 79 percent of British bettors think that wagering restrictions would make customers turn to black market gambling sites. The st...

Flutter Entertainment Pays $4 Million Fine to U.S. for Violating Foreign Bribery Law

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Flutter Entertainment, the Dublin-based global gaming and sports betting company and the owner of the online poker site PokerStars, with a $4 million fine...

SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator Extends Reach With RocketPlay Partnership

On March 7, SOFTSWISS, a flagship crypto gambling provider, with over 1400 employees and over 175 integration partners, reported that its Jackpot Aggregator, an innovative jackpot solution that introduces Jackp...
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EGBA Reveals New Guidelines to Prevent Money Laundering in the Industry

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) keeps working hard to prevent money laundering in the industry. EGBA announced that new standards are included in its anti-money laundering leadership and invi...

Cute Anime Characters Featured in Pragmatic Play’s New Slot: Mochimon

On March 6, Pragmatic Play, a flagship slot provider with 80+ HTML 5 titles for mobile and desktop computers based in Silema, Malta, released Mochimon, an anime-themed title featuring endearing anime characters...
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Ksa Issued More than 26 Million Euros Worth Fines to Five Companies

De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Gaming Authority in the Netherlands, requested fines to be paid. The amount that needed to be paid by five different parties was more than 26 million euros.  The reason lies ...

Tom Horn Gaming Unites Mythological Gods in Its New Release Triple Thunder

Tom Horn Gaming, the first regulated content supplier in Lithuania, has released the slot game Triple Thunder to offer fantastic features and an imaginative narrative. Rather than focusing on a single theme, th...

Become A Cowboy In Pragmatic Play’s New Slot: Cowboy Coins

On March 2, Pragmatic Play, a flagship slot provider with 80+ HTML 5 titles for mobile and desktop computers based in Silema, Malta, released Cowboy Coins™, a western-themed slot featuring the Old West a...

Sportsbet Acquired 48% Australian Sports Betting Market Share in 2022; Hit Record Handle in December

Sportsbet, a corporate bookmaker, claims to have maintained the leading position in the Australian sports betting market over the year 2022. The company says that it reached a market share of 48 % despite the f...
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SIS and Go+bet Signed a Partnership for Conquering the Polish Market

SIS is expanding to Poland, thanks to the major deal the company signed with Go+bet. Go+bet will have access to the horse and greyhound racing content created by SIS, allowing the latter to begin its Polish ...

Videoslots Disputes €10 Million Fine; Accuses Dutch Regulator of Absurd and Unlawful Actions

After accusing the Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) of abusing the online mystery shopping regime, a leading casino operator Videoslots faces the regulator's fine of €9,874,000 for the alleged vi...

Play n’ GO Acquires Connecticut License To Continue Expansion Over US Jurisdictions

The Swedish top-tier gaming provider, Play’n GO, has obtained a gaming license for the US state of Connecticut to continue its booming expansion over the regulated US markets. The fourth US gaming license: ...

Pragmatic Play Anchors Brazilian Presence through SA Esportes Deal, Complements MrQ Content Deal in UK

A premium content provider to the iGaming industry, Pragmatic Play, has further expanded its footprint in the Brazilian market through collaboration with SA Esportes, a reputable local operator. At the same...