GGL: 11 illegal operators for 1 legal
In Germany, the regulation of online sports betting is struggling to establish itself. A recent survey reveals that the vast…
Economy
2026 Budget Memorandum reports significant shortfall in gambling tax
The 2026 Budget Memorandum in the Netherlands shows that gambling tax revenue is much lower than previously expected. The estimate…
Finland: Veikkaus prepares for its digital future
The first half of 2025 has not been kind to Veikkaus. The long-standing Finnish operator, which has enjoyed a monopoly…
DraftKings: A winning bet on in-play betting
As online sports betting undergoes rapid change, DraftKings is establishing itself as a key player thanks to its strategy focused…
More than €1 million in VAT denied to Circus by the Dutch government
The legal battle between online casino Circus.nl and the Belastingdienst, the Dutch tax authority, has ended in a ruling against…
ADMIRAL Austria comes under Tipico’s control
On 9 September 2025, Tipico Group finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of ADMIRAL Austria, from…
Why Evolution’s share price is falling despite its profits
Evolution AB, the world leader in live casino games and a Stockholm-listed supplier, remains one of the most profitable companies…
Swedish market resilient despite abolition of physical casinos
At the turn of summer 2025, a breath of fresh air is sweeping across the Swedish gambling landscape. For the…
The paradoxical growth of the Belgian gambling market
Gambling in Belgium is enjoying surprising growth. While the country has banned all advertising and tightened its regulatory rules, the…
Holland Casino vulnerable despite sales
On the face of it, the first half of 2025 looked promising for Holland Casino: visits to its land-based establishments…
Golden Palace News stays with RWDM Brussels
RWDM Brussels and Golden Palace News have just confirmed the extension of their partnership for the next three seasons. It's…
La Baule casino: behind the scenes of gambling
In his office at the Barrière casino in La Baule, Geoffrey Salingue smiles when he talks about money. Not because…
71% of European betting is illegal!
The year 2024 marks an alarming turning point: an overwhelming majority of online betting in Europe remains unreported. According to…
The GGL publishes its first quarterly data
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is publishing detailed quarterly data on wagers for the first time. The aim? To…
The Netherlands flooded with illegal gambling sites: alarming number of searches!
The number of searches for illegal online casinos from the Netherlands has risen sharply in the past six months. In…
The British IPPR wants to tax gambling more to fund social programmes
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), an influential British think tank, is reigniting the debate around a major reform…
More taxes, less revenue: the Dutch government is killing the goose that lays the golden eggs
While the Dutch government thought it would boost its revenue by increasing gambling tax, the effect has proved counterproductive. Jo…