Gambling News - 'Europe'
Sports
February 27, 2024
Manchester City vs. Manchester United 2024 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Manchester City is the defending champion of the English Premier League (EPL), who’s currently trailing by one point behind Liverpool. To stay in the race for the title, Pep Guardiola’s men need to win the Manchester Derby on Sunday, but the Red Devils would love nothing better than ruin their archrivals’ plans. Manchester City vs. […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
New Stake Limits Might Cost the UK Slots Industry £166M
Last week, the UK’s white paper showcased the fresh £5 ($6.33) limit per stake on slot bets for players over the age of 25 and £2 ($2.53) for players between 18-24 years old. Now, the government has predicted the important impact that the changes are going to bring on gross gambling revenue, potentially costing the […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Frankfurt Selected for EU’s New Authority for Anti-money Laundering
European Union ambassadors together with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), voted on Thursday, approving Frankfurt as the seat for the EU’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). The selection of a city for the AMLA is an important part of the process. The establishment of the AMLA is […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
FATF Whitelists Gibraltar, Removes It From Grey List
In June 2023, despite the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) clear acknowledgment of Gibraltar’s progress in addressing its strategic deficiencies and complying with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, the territory was not kicked off the Grey List of countries under increased monitoring. At the end of last week, the territory’s government, […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Study Highlights Exponential Growth of Problem Gambling in Germany
A few years ago, the global COVID pandemic temporarily closed the doors of casinos, pushing many gamblers to the online sector. However, the boom of iGaming activities did not go away with the pandemic, with many gamblers retaining their online habits rather than returning to brick-and-mortar venues. Certainly, those who enjoy gambling in person have […]
Industry
February 23, 2024
German Regulator Appeals for Stricter Measures against Illegal Operators
At the recent Lotto Talk event in Berlin, the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s gambling regulator, appealed to the Federal Ministry of Justice to reconsider a recent amendment to criminal law. The authority is concerned about the potential loss of essential tools to combat illegal gambling. Leading licensed operators have also spoken out against […]
Industry
February 23, 2024
UK Sets £2 Online Slots Stake Limit for Players Under 25
The UK government has announced big online gambling legislation changes coming up in September. The authorities have set a maximum stake limit of £2 ($2.53) for online slots that they will introduce for the first time in history at the end of 10 long weeks of consultations during which most respondents were in favor of […]
Sports
February 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Liverpool 2024 EFL Cup Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
The 2024 EFL Cup odds suggest that the Final at Wembley is going to be a real battle. Liverpool is the betting favorite mainly because this team’s been doing great in the league. However, Chelsea’s turned into a real giant slayer this season. You can be sure that the London Blues will go all-in on […]
Industry
February 23, 2024
Cyprus Gambling Regulator Introduces Self-Exclusion Platform
The National Betting Authority (NBA) of Cyprus has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering players to take control of their gambling habits. The National Self-Exclusion Platform (NSEP), launched during a press conference on February 20, 2024, marks a significant step forward in promoting responsible gambling practices. Cyprus NBA’s NSEP Offers Flexible Self-Exclusion Options Designed […]
Casino
February 22, 2024
Playtech Agrees to Deliver Live Casino Games for Veikkaus
The leading supplier of content and technology, powering online gambling operators across the globe, Playtech, confirmed a strategic partnership with the Finnish state-owned and monopoly operator, Veikkaus. The company disclosed details regarding the new collaboration on Thursday. Under the terms of the new agreement, Playtech agreed to power Veikkaus’ offering by delivering an extensive range […]