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.

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

Irish Gambling Regulator Advocates Bank Gambling Block Measures

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a b...

BMO Fined £700K by Isle of Man Regulator for Compliance Lapses

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has levied a £700,000 fine on BMO Manx Limited for significant compliance failures related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (C...

Nolimit City Expands to Denmark and Introduces Outsourced: Payday Slot

On the heels of launching its latest video slot, Outsourced: Payday, Nolimit City is celebrating a new milestone with the approval of a B2B license from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden). This l...

Italy Launches Nine-Year Online Gambling Licenses With €7M Fee and Comprehensive Reforms

Italy has unveiled its new licensing structure for online gambling, marking the first phase of a comprehensive reform of the gaming sector. Approved by the EU’s Official Journal, the nine-year licensing regime ...

Partouche Celebrates Reopening of Cannes’ Iconic Royal Palm Casino with €200M Renovation

French casino operator Groupe Partouche has marked a significant milestone with the reopening of the Royal Palm Casino in Cannes. The revamped venue, located at the iconic Palm Beach site, has undergone an exte...