Estonia Fixes Gambling Tax Glitch Ahead of March 2026 Reset
Estonia has moved to clean up an unintended flaw in its gambling tax framework, with parliament approving a targeted amendment designed to […]
News Category: Europe
Finnish Player Protection Plan Sparks Operator Fears of Black Market Drift
Finland’s attempt to hard-wire strong player protection into its upcoming licensed gambling market is already facing resistance from operators, who warn that […]
Austria Draws Legal Line: Loot Boxes Are Games, Not Gambling
Austria’s highest court has delivered one of Europe’s clearest legal statements yet on loot boxes, ruling that paid randomised rewards in video […]
UK Weighs Higher Gambling Licence Fees to Fund Crackdown on Illegal Play
The UK government is considering another significant tightening of the gambling regulatory framework, this time through higher licence fees designed to bankroll […]
Norway Grants New Postcode and Recycling Lottery Licences Within Monopoly Framework
Norway’s gambling regulator has issued a new batch of licences allowing postcode and recycling-style lotteries to operate, reinforcing the country’s tightly controlled […]
ECJ Ruling Puts Malta’s Article 56A Under Pressure as Local Gambling Laws Prevail in Player Losses Cases
The European Court of Justice has ruled that player losses claims linked to online gambling must be assessed under the gambling laws […]
Europe’s Gambling Rules Are Quietly Converging – And 2026 May Make It Irreversible
For much of the past year, European gambling regulation has revolved around familiar pressure points: higher taxes and intensified action against the […]
Bragg Gaming Group Announces 12% Workforce Reduction in Global Restructuring
Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed plans to cut approximately 12% of its global workforce as part of a broader restructuring programme aimed […]
GGBet Begins UK Exit After Surrendering Gambling Licences
GGBet has started withdrawing from the UK market after its parent company, Rednines Gaming LTD, formally returned its Casino and Real Event […]
Montenegro Warns Gambling Industry and Media Ahead of Hard 2026 Enforcement Reset
Montenegro’s government has issued a clear warning to gambling operators, suppliers, and media companies as it prepares to intensify enforcement in 2026, […]