Sweden is making strides to bolster its stance on sports integrity with a proposal to sign the Macolin Convention, an international treaty aimed at combatting match-fixing in sports. As Sweden’s government brings this proposal to the table, the country signals its commitment to align with other European nations fighting corruption in sports, ensuring fair play […]
Nevada Gaming Holding, a prominent US-based investment manager, has officially acquired Spacesiks, Ukraine’s top online gambling firm and owner of Cosmolot. This acquisition not only enables Nevada Gaming to expand Cosmolot’s reach across Europe and North America but also signifies a critical boost for Ukraine’s economy in a challenging period. The acquisition, initially discussed at […]
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling is urging Westminster to introduce tougher gambling advertising restrictions, aiming to protect youth and vulnerable individuals from the risks of gambling exposure. Inspired by the recent Gambling Reform Act in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland’s APG seeks similar protections, highlighting Northern […]
Finland has unveiled plans to bring horseracing under the umbrella of its upcoming competitive gambling market, scheduled to launch on 1 January 2026. This move marks another step in Finland’s ongoing efforts to shift from a monopolised gambling framework, currently dominated by Veikkaus, to a demonopolised and fully regulated market. The government’s new regulatory framework […]
In a bid to resist the planned gambling tax hike in the Netherlands, state-owned Holland Casino has approached trade unions, including De Unie, to gain support against the measure. Facing increased operational challenges, Holland Casino is also preparing to scale down its operations in several locations. With De Unie calling for a voluntary departure scheme […]
The Bulgarian gambling industry is facing turbulent times as new advertising restrictions implemented in May 2023 have drastically impacted operator revenues. With advertising options cut back to nearly zero, several gambling firms in Bulgaria are questioning the viability of remaining in the market. As some operators weigh their options, this regulatory shift could reshape Bulgaria’s […]
UK gambling operators, including Entain, Flutter Entertainment, Rank Group, and Evoke plc, saw their share prices rebound on 30 October after escaping a rumored tax increase in the Autumn Budget 2024. While initial fears centered on a potential Remote Gambling Duty (RGD) hike to 50%, one of the highest rates in Europe, the Chancellor ultimately […]
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has strongly refuted recent criticisms from a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report, which alleged that the Isle of Man’s regulatory standards leave it vulnerable to exploitation by organised crime. Mark Rutherford, acting chief officer of the GSC, responded by defending the jurisdiction’s strict […]
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is set to launch in phases by mid-2025 following the enactment of the Gambling Regulation Act. Signed into law by President Micheal D. Higgins, this legislation marks a significant transformation of Ireland’s gambling oversight, introducing a national licensing framework, a self-exclusion register, and a social fund to address problem gambling. […]
Sports betting in Belgium saw a noticeable decrease in new account signups for Euro 2024, as reported by the country’s gambling regulator, the Kansspelcommissie (KSC). While football continues to be a dominant force in the sports betting market, the number of new player accounts registered for the European Championship fell short of those seen during […]