A major preliminary hearing was scheduled for October 31 in the case between gambling giant Entain and the former owners of BetCity.
VNLOK and NOGA, two major trade associations in the Dutch gambling industry, are concerned.
In the Netherlands, the online gambling world is booming. The first half of 2024 saw a growth of no less than 8%.
The leaders of the Swedish and Danish gambling associations, Gustaf Hoffstedt (BOS) and Morten Ronde (Spillebranchen), believe that the gambling monopoly in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway will soon disappear.
In Denmark, online casinos are still doing well. While other parts of the gambling market are underperforming.
The French gambling giant has seen its stock price plummet following rumours of an increase in gambling tax.
In Sweden, the vast majority of gamblers choose safe, legal providers. Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has calculated that in 2023, no less than 86% of players wagered their money with licensed providers.
The Swedish parliament, the Riksdagen, will soon discuss an important question: should gambling tax be lowered? The idea comes from Carl Nordblom, a politician from the Moderate Party.
Holland Casino has decided to close the doors of its historic establishment in Zandvoort for good. This is a drastic decision that will take effect on 1 February.
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has set its sights on dominating the European gambling market. And with the acquisition of Kindred Group Plc, a major player in the online gambling industry, that ambition looks set to become a reality.
The Malta Gaming Authority MGA has decided to revoke Goldwin’s gambling license. Why? Because the company did not comply with the rules. But what does that mean for players?
Spain has 78 companies licensed to offer online gambling services. In the second quarter of this year, the market experienced sustained growth, reaching a record turnover of €346.3 million.
Online casinos in the Netherlands are in trouble again. After a series of individual lawsuits against gambling companies, a second major mass claim is now coming.
The Gaming Commission (KSC) in Belgium is receiving criticism after publishing its annual report for 2023. License holders in class C, who operate bar games, are particularly critical.
Flutter Entertainment announced last Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Snaitech. A transaction worth €2.3 billion that marks a new milestone in Flutter’s growth strategy.
