The online casino market in Ireland is growing explosively. Turnover of €2.5 billion is expected in 2025. Analysts speak of a clear shift in leisure activities.
A man from Stoke-on-Trent, England, has been convicted of running an illegal gambling network via WhatsApp. He failed to pay a customer his £269,000 winnings. The judiciary speaks of ‘serious risks to consumers’.
Fish Tank, the latest creation from the 155.iostudio, is unlike anything else in the industry: it’s a live betting game based on a real aquarium, streamed to players all over the world. The concept combines real chance, soothing aesthetics and mobile betting.
€142 million. That amount will now be deposited into the account of a Belgian who picked exactly the right numbers in EuroMillions on Tuesday evening. And the crazy thing? Less than three months ago, almost the same thing happened, also in Belgium.
The group behind Napoleon Sports & Casino has just taken a decisive step forward in its history: an ambitious, forward-looking transformation of its identity, paving the way for a new technological and creative era. Renamed Super Technologies, or simply Super, the group now has a vision focused on innovation.
On the border of Brûly-de-Couvin, a project is stirring up passions: the possible arrival of a new casino, backed by the Golden Palace group. As the public enquiry continues until 23 December, elected representatives, residents and professionals in the area are asking questions. Behind the simple appearance of a modern building lies a much deeper debate on the attractiveness, taxation and risks associated with gambling.
The well-known Dutch entrepreneur Alexander Klöpping cheerfully told in a podcast how he won €8,000 by betting on the elections via Polymarket.
For decades, Las Vegas has embodied the dream of gambling, glamour and fortunes tipping under the neon lights. But behind the iconic images of the Strip, reality has changed, and today the city is much more than just a temple to the casino. It has become an engine of innovation, a technological laboratory and a global strategic centre for the gaming industry.
On 4 December 2025, the Dutch online gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), brought together the main online betting and casino operators for a round table discussion focused on the proper application of due diligence, their responsibility towards player protection.
In 2025, the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit(Ksa), seems to have reached a turning point in its fight against illegal online casinos. After a period of sanctions deemed ‘modest’, the resumption of turnover estimates suggests that much more dissuasive fines are on the horizon.
Norsk Tipping, a long-standing pillar of gambling in Norway, is currently experiencing one of the most serious crises in its history. Between damning audits, major technical errors and record financial penalties, the state operator is seeing its credibility falter.
Behind the scenes of the online gaming industry, a well-oiled machine seems to be running out of control. Every week, more than fifty new machines appear on the platforms. An avalanche of new releases intended to stimulate player interest but which, according to several industry players, is now having the opposite effect: saturation.
European Safer Gambling Week has once again placed player protection at the heart of public debate. The EGBA brought together experts, analysts, regulators and industry representatives for six highly popular webinars. A total of 2,000 registrations and 1,200 participants from across Europe – and beyond – confirmed the growing interest in a responsible and sustainable approach to online gambling.
With nearly €2 million allocated to a new national early detection network, the Netherlands aims to identify problem gamblers earlier and prevent addiction from developing in secret. The SVSG initiative marks a major turning point in the fight against gambling addiction and paves the way for a more structured, humane and effective approach.
Denmark is preparing to take an unprecedented step in the regulation of gambling: parliament is currently examining a bill which, if passed, will allow local associations and radio stations to organise bingo games not only in physical venues, but also via walkie-talkies or local radio stations.
The Golden Palace group has officially obtained authorisation to operate a casino in Thonon-les-Bains. This ambitious project promises economic benefits, jobs and a new local dynamic.
This month marks the official publication of the very first version of the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS). Designed to compare the regulatory frameworks surrounding gambling in 34 European countries, this tool aims to prioritise the prevention of gambling-related harm.
