Betsson pulls out: Why the operator is giving up on Holland Gaming
While the deal between Betsson AB and Holland Gaming Technology looked set to close in February 2024, the Swedish group…
Economy
Sweden closes its last land-based casino
On 25 April 2025, Stockholm's Casino Cosmopol closed its doors, marking the end of an era for land-based casinos in…
Who will get their hands on Bet365?
Founded in 2000 by Denise Coates, Bet365 has become one of the largest online betting companies in the world, with…
End of an era: No more Betfair affiliates in the UK
1 July 2025 will mark the end of Betfair's affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland. The decision, announced by…
Crypto wallets: a new weapon for crooks
Taking part in online gambling usually requires registration, identity verification, and sometimes even limits set by the operator itself to…
IGT secures Italian lottery for another 9 years
International Game Technology (IGT) has won the tender to continue operating the Italian lottery until November 2034. This victory extends…
Spreadex : repeated breaches
On 15 May 2025, the UK Gambling Commission imposed a fine of £2.022 million (approximately €2.4 million) on Spreadex Limited,…
Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij: the State retains control
On 14 May 2025, the Dutch government announced that it would not proceed with the privatisation of Nederlandse Loterij and…
International prediction market Polymarket grows spectacularly
It’s a fact that prediction market Polymarket is becoming more and more popular where you can speculate on future events…
Gambling: France is booming
In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous…
Veikkaus: Failure is not an option
Veikkaus, the long-standing Finnish gambling monopoly, is at a turning point in its history. The country is opening its market…
Bet365 considering sale of billion-dollar company? Behind the rumors
Online gambling giant Bet365 is said to be internally considering selling the company. According to a report from The Guardian,…
Trump’s tariffs put $200 million Wynn project on hold
Wynn Resorts has postponed the planned renovation of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. The $200 million project was due…
Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa
In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated…
Evolution withdraws from the black market, but at what price?
After years of dazzling growth, Swedish online gaming giant Evolution is making a major strategic shift: gradually withdrawing from unregulated…
Betsson Group reports an 18% revenue increase in the first quarter
Betsson Group experienced a promising start of the new year, achieving an 18% revenue growth compared to the same quarter…
Sega Sammy becomes new owner of Stakelogic: acquisition officially completed
It’s finally official: the Japanese company has become the new owner of Stakelogic. Sega Sammy is the holding company formed…