IGT and Sisal: A duel for the italian Lotto
The Italian gambling market is buzzing with activity. Two industry giants, IGT and Sisal, are battling for the exclusive concession to operate the Italian Lotto for the next nine years.
The Italian gambling market is buzzing with activity. Two industry giants, IGT and Sisal, are battling for the exclusive concession to operate the Italian Lotto for the next nine years.
A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target gamers directly via search engines such as Google.
The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges, not least advertising fraud.
The LUGAS gambling control system suffered a major breakdown last Saturday. For almost 10 hours, the German gambling industry was paralysed.
GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access to its dice games from Class 2 casino operators.
On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months of forced closure. The reopening was made possible by a decree issued by the Ministry of the Interior and validated by the Council of State.
On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a new identity: FDJ UNITED.
France’s gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux (FDJ) reported impressive results, confirming solid growth despite an increasingly restrictive tax environment.
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses by players and promote a safer environment.
Superbet, a key player in the gaming sector, recently concluded a €1.3 billion refinancing agreement with Blackstone and funds managed by HPS Investment Partners.
The gambling sector in the Netherlands is going through a tough period, marked by major reorganisations and economic challenges for several operators, including Holland Casino, Fair Play, and Jack’s Casino.
JVH Gaming, parent company of Jack’s Casino, is struggling with €240 million in debt, threatening its financial stability and future.
Evolution reached a record turnover of €2.21 billion in 2024, with a growth of 23.1% and a net profit of €1.24 billion.
Now that gambling companies are no longer allowed to act as sponsors in the Netherlands, football clubs are turning to a new alternative: crypto companies. Research shows that clubs such as Heerenveen, Excelsior and Ajax have recently signed sponsorship deals with crypto companies.
The Belgian government has just announced the introduction of a measure that could change the way citizens interact with the tax authorities.