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.
Flutter Entertainment, a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, has announced its agreement to acquire Snaitech S.p.A., one of Italy's foremost omni-channel operators. The transaction, valued at an...
NetBet, a well-known European gambling brand, has recently expanded its presence in Europe by securing a license from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) in late February 2024. This strategic move...
Sweden's gaming industry has shown a remarkable increase in economic performance in the second quarter of 2024. The licensed gaming companies reported a total turnover of SEK 6.9 billion, representing a growth ...
The United Kingdom's Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) officially announced today, September 9, the commencement of Grainne Hurst in her role as CEO. Previously a key figure at Entain, Grainne Hurst brings a dec...
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, has reached a new milestone in its expansion across Europe with the introduction of online VLT games and sports betting on Loteriesport.lu,...
On August 20, 2024, the Court of First Instance in Georgia delivered a significant ruling in favor of Aviator LLC, a company involved in the gambling services sector. The court upheld Aviator LLC’s claims of tr...
Swintt, the EGR award-winning software provider, has officially made its debut in the UK market in collaboration with the innovative iGaming operator, SuprNation. This strategic partnership marks a significant ...
Pragmatic Play Ltd, a prominent casino software company in the iGaming industry, has launched its latest online slot game, Forging Wilds. This new release is a 5x3 video slot set in a blacksmith's workshop, off...
Wazdan, a top developer focused on gaming gains, is further cementing its position in Europe's mature markets with a new partnership with Italian operator CasinoMania. This collaboration marks a significant ste...
Evoke, the owner of prominent betting entities like William Hill, has recently announced the acquisition of New Gambling Solutions (NGS), which operates Winner.ro, currently ranked as Romania’s seventh-largest ...
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed discontinuation of Casino Cosmopol, Sweden's state-owned land-based casino. The government's decision ...
Flutter Entertainment, a major player in the global gambling market, known for its ownership of Paddy Power, is currently negotiating to acquire Snaitech, the consumer division of Playtech. This deal, potential...
NagaCorp Ltd, a prominent casino operator listed in Hong Kong and operator of the NagaWorld casino resort in Phnom Penh, is grappling with financial uncertainties due to a significant revaluation of its stalled...
Peter & Sons, a notable innovator in the online gaming industry, has achieved a significant milestone by launching its acclaimed game portfolio with Rootz’s network of brands. This strategic partnership see...
In June 2024, Denmark experienced a remarkable 37.0% increase in gambling revenue, reaching DKK703m (£81.1m/€94.2m/$103.0m). This substantial growth is attributed to a significant rise in sports betting activit...