European Lotteries Calls for Consistent Rules as Prediction Markets Expand
The European Lotteries (EL) has urged regulators to judge prediction markets by their legal structure, economic substance and consumer risks rather than […]
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Winvia expands UK prize draw portfolio with £19.1m Giveaway Guys deal
Winvia Entertainment has agreed to acquire The Giveaway Guys and Win Life Competitions in a transaction worth up to £19.1 million, continuing […]
UKGC Sets 2027 Deadline for New Safer Gambling Rules on Gaming Machines
The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed a new compliance framework for land-based gaming machines, with most requirements taking effect from June 2027 […]
Bulgaria Opposition Seeks Tighter Rules to Prevent Gambling Brand Workarounds
Bulgaria’s opposition We Continue the Change (PP) party is seeking tighter wording in proposed gambling advertising reforms, arguing that operators could otherwise […]
Norway Targets Offshore Poker With New Regulated Offering
Norway’s government has proposed allowing state-owned Norsk Tipping to offer online poker, aiming to shift players away from offshore operators and bring […]
BGC Launches Campaign as Betting Shops Face Fresh UK Tax Pressure
The Betting and Gaming Council has launched a nationwide campaign focused on the jobs and communities that it says could be affected […]
VNLOK Takes Meta to Court Over Illegal Gambling Advertising in Netherlands
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has formally taken Meta to court over what it says is the continued large-scale distribution of illegal […]
Finland Gambling Licence Applications Reach 75 Ahead of 2027 Market Opening
Finland’s incoming competitive gambling market has drawn stronger operator interest than previously expected, with the number of licence applications reaching 75 as […]
ThrillTech Expands Side-Bet Portfolio With Player-Funded ThrillArena Tournaments
ThrillTech has launched ThrillArena, a new tournament platform built around player-funded side bets across online casino, live casino and sports betting. The […]
Gaming1 Expands Belgian Online Casino Business with Carousel Acquisition
Belgian gambling group Gaming1 has taken full ownership of Pac-Man NV, the company behind Carousel Group, adding another licensed online casino operation […]