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.
Swedish horse racing and betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has entered into a significant partnership with Suomen Hippos, the governing body for Finnish trotting and horse breeding. The two entities hav...
The picturesque city of Siegburg, Germany, is on the cusp of a significant transformation. With the planned opening of a new Merkur Casino by autumn 2026, the city anticipates a wave of economic and social bene...
In a significant expansion of its portfolio, Hacksaw Gaming has introduced Life and Death, a captivating new slot game that merges gothic aesthetics with deeply engaging gameplay mechanics. This latest creation...
In 2024, Europe's gambling industry marked a significant growth milestone, with the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) escalating to €123.4 billion, a 5% increment compared to 2023. This substantial growth is pri...
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched an investigation into the promotion of illegal gambling sites through magazines and online newspapers. This action follows reports of article...
The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...
Austria's gaming industry faces potential upheaval as Casinos Austria braces for significant operational changes due to upcoming tax increases. Erwin van Lambaart, the General Director of Casinos Austria, expre...
UFC, the world's leading mixed martial arts organization, has officially entered into a new partnership with NetBet, a prominent online gambling platform. As the Official Sportsbook and Betting Partner, NetBet ...
A recent 10-hour disruption in Germany's sports betting market has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's regulatory infrastructure. On March 15, a critical IT system failure halted operations for license...
In a significant legislative session on March 17, the United Kingdom House of Lords overturned a proposed amendment aimed at banning gambling sponsorships within English football. The decision came during a spi...
Norway stands on the brink of a significant policy shift as discussions intensify around dismantling its longstanding gambling monopoly. The conservative party, led by figures such as Storting politician Tage P...
Soft2Bet, a rapidly expanding global iGaming solutions provider, has announced its ambitious plan to penetrate the U.S. market, beginning with a significant launch in New Jersey. The move is facilitated through...
Lithuania's Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been slapped with a substantial €8.4 million fine following a major investigation into its operations by the country’s Gaming Control Authority. The fine relates to ...
In a pivotal legislative session on March 5, 2025, the Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss pivotal tax reforms targeting the gambling...
As March 2025 approaches, the horse racing world turns its attention to the Cheltenham Festival, a beacon of tradition and competition set in the heart of Gloucestershire, UK. This festival, running from March ...