Gambling News - 'Europe'
Industry
January 14, 2026
Michael Dugher Exits BGC, Joins Brunswick Group
The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), a standards body for the regulated UK betting and gaming industry, announced that it is parting ways with Michael Dugher. Dugher, who served the body as chair, has decided to step down after six years at the BGC. Dugher Departs BGC After Guiding the Industry Through a Period of […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Estonia Rushes to Fix Tax Error That Lets Online Casinos Off The Hook
A drafting mistake in Estonia’s new gambling tax law has created an unexpected gap that allows internet casino operators to avoid paying taxes in 2026, leading lawmakers to plan fixes. The error came to light after the bill had gone through the Riigikogu and gotten the president’s approval late last year. Clerical Slip Exempts Online […]
Casino
January 14, 2026
Two Ex-Met Cops Get Suspended Sentences for SA Casino Attack
A pair of former Metropolitan Police officers walked free after a nighttime sexual assault at a popular central London gambling spot. The attack, which happened in the Hippodrome Casino‘s rooftop bar, has put police misconduct back in the spotlight and sparked debate about safety in busy nightlife areas where drinking, crowds, and gambling come together. […]
Business
January 14, 2026
Exclusive iGB Interview Reveals Super Group’s Reason for having Betway Leave Portugal
An iGB interview with a Betway spokesperson has revealed the operational direction in which Super Group has decided to take the brand. The spokesperson shared that Super Group had decided to have Betway exit the Portuguese iGaming market. Soon after the interview, the regulator in Portugal approved the request Betway had made to leave. Super […]
Lottery
January 13, 2026
UK National Lottery Player Comes Forward to Claim GBP 15M Jackpot
A lucky lottery player in the UK is ready to kick off 2026 with a bang after claiming a jackpot of some GBP 15 million. This comes two months after the actual jackpot was won. Allwyn Is Currently Validating the Claim On November 15, the UK National Lottery’s Lotto “Must Be Won” drawing saw a […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Pragmatic Play Brings Branded Live Casino Tables for Madison Casino
Pragmatic Play has a new exciting piece of news to drop, with the supplier of innovative online casino games now bringing four new branded Live Casino Tables for its partner Madison Casino. Four New Tables to Strengthen Brand Identity, Boost Player Engagement This will allow Madison Casino to offer Belgian players a variety of exciting […]
Industry
January 13, 2026
French Regulator Flags Troubling Surge in Gambling Marketing
France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has sent a clear warning to operators following its latest market review. According to the regulator, promotional spending by gambling companies is increasing rapidly, even necessitating intervention in select cases. Consumer safety remains a priority for the ANJ, as the authority strives to strike a balance between industry growth and […]
Sports
January 13, 2026
German Court Sides with Gambler Over Sportsbook for Allowing ‘Excessive’ Gambling
Businesses in Germany that operate casinos and sportsbooks would now have to be careful lest they allow a player to deposit more than the EUR 1,000 deposit cap in the country, around $1166. A court in Bonn has ruled that players who have been allowed to deposit beyond this threshold will be entitled to get […]
Industry
January 8, 2026
UK Gambling Commission Annual Report Highlights a Year of Costly Reforms
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)’s annual report for 2024/25 indicates that the regulator is facing a challenging transitional year as it tries to expand its responsibilities while dealing with rising costs and increasing political scrutiny. The Commission underlined two key events that shaped the year: the transfer of the National Lottery’s fourth license to Allwyn […]
Business
January 8, 2026
OPAP Shareholders Give the Thumbs Up to Allwyn Merger
OPAP has held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) during which its shareholders voted on the planned merger with Allwyn. The deal has secured the necessary shareholder go-ahead to advance, although it remains subject to additional conditions. Allwyn and OPAP Want to Merge into a European Powerhouse In October last year, European lottery giant Allwyn set […]