Gambling News - 'Europe'
Sports
September 3, 2025
Paddy Power Teams Up with the NFL in the UK and Ireland
International operator Flutter Entertainment announced that its UKI-facing brand, Paddy Power, has been selected as the National Football League’s (NFL) Official Sportsbook Partner. This agreement comes just in time for the new NFL season, which is set to kick off on September 4. The Deal Comes Ahead of the Regular Season and the Croke Park […]
Sports
September 3, 2025
2025 Italian Grand Prix Formula 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Charles Leclerc is the defending champion of the Italian GP, but according to F1 odds, it’s unlikely he’ll win it again. Instead, the Italian Grand Prix 2025 odds favor Oscar Piastri to win, with George Russell looking like his main competitor at Monza. Then, there’s Lando Norris, who’s determined to stay in the title race. […]
Casino
September 3, 2025
Dutch Gambling Licences to Require Operator Exit Plans
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has introduced a new requirement for all operators applying for a remote gambling licence in the Netherlands. Mandatory “Exit Plan” Starting Next Year From January 1, 2026 onward, any business looking to obtain a new licence or renew an existing one will have to clearly explain how they would […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
KSA Strikes Unibet with Weekly Fines Due to Repeated Offences
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a penalty order against Unibet operator Optdeck, citing a “real risk of recurrence” in relation to prohibited sports betting activities. KSA Penalizes Unibet Under the order, Unibet will be fined €75,000 (approximately $81,000) per week for any future violations, with a maximum total penalty of €450,000 (approximately $486,000). […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
BHA Adds Paul Johnson to Board as John Ferguson Exits
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed Paul Johnson, CEO of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), as a member of its board. As someone deeply involved with the industry, Johnson will be a valuable addition to the team and a perfect successor to John Ferguson, whose term ended. Johnson Joins the Board The authority clarified […]
Sports
September 2, 2025
Manchester City vs. Manchester United 2025-26 EPL Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our prediction is that the 2025 Manchester Derby is going to be a real banger. The thing is that neither team has started the new campaign in top gear, so they’re both desperate for points. This goes especially for the Sky Blues, who lost their last two Premier League games. Manchester City vs. Manchester United […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces Penalty Due to Long-Running Lottery Mistake
Norway’s government-owned lottery company, Norsk Tipping, must pay a NOK 46 million ($4.5 million) fine after the nation’s gambling watchdog discovered a major ongoing error in its Eurojackpot and Lotto “super draws.” Lottery Bug Impacts Millions, Gives Group Entries Upper Hand The Norwegian Lottery and Foundations Authority reports that the bug gave players who joined […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
UK Launches New Anti-Fraud Rules Impacting Betting Firms
A major change to corporate liability rules began on 1 September 2025, as the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) created a new offense: failure to prevent fraud. This law focuses on big companies that profit from fraudulent acts committed by their employees, agents, or subsidiaries. UKGC Points Out New Business Fraud Rule […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Sweden’s Licensed Gambling Market Stays at 85% in 2024 Despite Challenges
Sweden’s gambling authority Spelinspektionen has shared that 85% of all gambling activity in the competitive market during 2024 happened with operators that have a Swedish license. This shows a small drop from the 86% reported in 2023, but still marks a big step up from the time before regulations, when less than half of gambling […]
Business
August 29, 2025
CMA to Investigate Sportradar’s Merger with IMG Arena
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced a merger inquiry into Sportradar’s planned acquisition of IMG Arena. As a leading sports data provider, Sportradar could potentially undermine the market competition should it merge with IMG Arena. The Authority Will Probe the Deal Earlier this year, Sportradar set out to acquire IMG Arena from its […]