SEGA SAMMY forced to complete Stakelogic acquisition
After signing an agreement to acquire Stakelogic for an estimated €130 million, Japanese giant SEGA SAMMY tried to pull out…
Economy
Unibet shaken in the Netherlands
Unibet, a major online gaming operator, has seen its turnover in the Netherlands fall by 41% in the first quarter…
Ksa spring 2025 report: towards safer gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit's spring 2025 report reveals a significant drop in extreme losses among online gamblers, thanks to the new responsible…
Flutter completes acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion
Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of Snaitech for €2.3 billion after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic…
Kansspelautoriteit fines illegal gambling sites 1.2 million euros
The Kansspelautoriteit in the Netherlands has imposed a hefty fine on Techno Offshore Limited. So the organisation announced on its…
Glitnor contests SEK 28 million fine in Sweden
Glitnor Services, operator of LuckyCasino, has been fined SEK 28 million (€2.7 million) by the Swedish Gaming Authority for breaches…
1 billion in taxes: the gambling boom in the Netherlands
n 2024, the Netherlands raised a record €1 billion in gambling taxes, mainly thanks to the boom in online gambling…
Football: a worrying dependence on betting
European football is increasingly dependent on sports betting for its funding, with many clubs sponsored by gambling companies. These partnerships…
Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest now heads Holland Casino Online
Holland Casino Online has announced the appointment of Jan Paul van Heemskerck van Beest as its new director from 1ᵉʳ…
Online gambling soon to account for 40% of the European market!
In 2024, the European gambling market reached a record 123.4 billion euros, driven by the growth of online gambling, which…
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…
Illegal online gambling advertising: Google pockets $20 million a year
A recent study by Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) highlights the alarming growth in advertising for illegal platforms. These ads target…
iGaming advertising: a $100 billion fraud?
The iGaming industry is booming, offering gamers around the world immersive online experiences. However, with this growth comes major challenges,…
Only illegal casino’s reachable in regulated market during peak gambling moment in Germany – What happened
The LUGAS gambling control system suffered a major breakdown last Saturday. For almost 10 hours, the German gambling industry was…
GAMING1 is removing its dice games from Belgian casinos: what are the consequences?
GAMING1, a major player in the development of dice games in Belgium, decided a few days ago to remove access…
Reopening of Parisian gaming clubs: Relief tinged with uncertainty
On 28 February 2025, the seven Parisian gaming clubs were authorised to reopen. This put an end to two months…
FDJ UNITED: European expansion and renewed identity
On March 6, 2025, FDJ, a major player in the French gambling industry, announced a strategic shift by adopting a…
FDJ: Record growth in 2024 despite impending taxes
France's gaming sector continues to surprise with its resilience and ability to innovate. In 2024, market leader Française des Jeux…
Illegal gambling: a growing threat in the Netherlands
In 2024, the Dutch authorities introduced new regulations to govern online gambling. The aim was clear: to limit excessive losses…
1.3 billion for Superbet’s expansion
Superbet, a key player in the gaming sector, recently concluded a €1.3 billion refinancing agreement with Blackstone and funds managed…