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.

Flutter Entertainment to Acquire Italy’s Snaitech in a Strategic €2.3 Billion Deal

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 Secures Danish License, Expands Partnership with Top Gaming Providers

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...

Greentube Advances Digital Gaming in Luxembourg with New Online VLT and Sports Betting Options

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,...

Swintt Partners with SuprNation for UK Market Launch with New Slot Titles

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 Launches Forging Wilds Slot, Expands in Czech Republic

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 Strengthens European Influence Through Strategic Italian Partnership

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 Acquires New Gambling Solutions to Boost Romanian Market Presence

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 ...

Proposed Casino Cosmopol Closure Could Escalate Illegal Gambling in Sweden

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 ...

Denmark’s Gambling Revenue Soars in June 2024, Boosted by Euro 2024

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...