French gambling market continues to grow in 2024: These are the figures
The French gambling world is not standing still in 2024. In the first half of the year, the industry saw…
Economy
A new chairman at the head of Kindred
Things are changing in Kindred's boardrooms. Following the takeover by la Française des Jeux (FDJ), chairman Evert Carlsson and five…
Labour targets gambling industry to rake in billions
The UK Labour Party is considering a big increase in taxes on gambling companies. Perhaps as much as £3 billion.…
Belgian gambling operator Starcasino receives Dutch online license
The Belgian Starcasino has finally received its license for the Netherlands. This means that they will soon be allowed to…
ANJ supports tax increase on gambling companies: small operators in danger
At the beginning of October, the French government announced a probable surtax on games of chance to replenish the Social…
Entain and BetCity dispute: preliminary hearing cancelled
A major preliminary hearing was scheduled for October 31 in the case between gambling giant Entain and the former owners…
VNLOK and NOGA express concerns about rising spending at illegal online casinos
VNLOK and NOGA, two major trade associations in the Dutch gambling industry, are concerned.
Dutch gamblers set records in 2024
In the Netherlands, the online gambling world is booming. The first half of 2024 saw a growth of no less…
Gambling monopolies in Scandinavia on the verge of collapse
The leaders of the Swedish and Danish gambling associations, Gustaf Hoffstedt (BOS) and Morten Ronde (Spillebranchen), believe that the gambling…
Huge growth for online gambling in Denmark
In Denmark, online casinos are still doing well. While other parts of the gambling market are underperforming.
Tax increase looms: FDJ and investors concerned
The French gambling giant has seen its stock price plummet following rumours of an increase in gambling tax.
Swedish gambling market surprises: Unexpected result
In Sweden, the vast majority of gamblers choose safe, legal providers. Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has calculated that in…
Swedish parliament considers lowering gambling tax
The Swedish parliament, the Riksdagen, will soon discuss an important question: should gambling tax be lowered? The idea comes from…
Holland Casino brings bad news: ‘Major consequences’
Holland Casino has decided to close the doors of its historic establishment in Zandvoort for good. This is a drastic…
FDJ Completes mega deal: Largest gambling operator in Europe
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has set its sights on dominating the European gambling market. And with the acquisition of…
Malta Gaming Authority suspends Goldwin’s license
The Malta Gaming Authority MGA has decided to revoke Goldwin's gambling license. Why? Because the company did not comply with…
Online Gambling in Spain: Slight decline in Q2 but growth continues
Spain has 78 companies licensed to offer online gambling services. In the second quarter of this year, the market experienced…