Industry
October 15, 2025
Bulgarian Politicians Want to Block Social Media for Under-15s, Comparing It to Gambling
GERB, the ruling political party in Bulgaria, is exploring the possibility of banning social networks for children under 15, a topic that has recently sparked public debate. Kostadin Angelov, the Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and a GERB member, has strongly backed the proposal, likening the potential impact of social media on children’s mental […]
Business
October 15, 2025
Rank Group Posts Q1 Results, Highlights Growth Despite Setbacks
Rank Group has published its financials for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 (Q1), highlighting increases across the board. Rank Group’s Revenues Increased Across the Board In its report, Rank Group highlighted Q1 net gaming revenue (NGR) of GBP 210 million ($281.4 million), up 9% year-on-year. Taking a look at how the serious segments […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Fortuna Entertainment Acquires Controlling Stake in Lob, Enters Montenegro
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG), a leading omni-channel betting and gaming operator in Central and Eastern Europe, announced its expansion into Montenegro via a new M&A agreement. Per the announcement, FEG will acquire a majority stake in local gaming leader Lob, cementing its dominance in its target regions. FEG Grows Its Presence in Southeast Europe FEG, […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Poland Prepares for 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings
Poland’s Ministry of Finance is getting ready to raise the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15%. The proposal, which would go into effect in January 2026, belongs to a broader amendment to the Personal Income Tax Act and would cover all types of winnings, ranging from lotteries and betting to casino games and […]
Poker
October 13, 2025
GGPoker Onboards Comedy Legend Johnny Vegas for New Campaign
GGPoker, the world’s biggest poker room, has unveiled a new UK-facing marketing campaign featuring famous British comedian Johnny Vegas. Johnny Vegas Will Highlight What Makes Poker Special Michael Joseph Pennington, better known as Johnny Vegas, is an English comedian best known for his Lancashire accent, comedic rants and sometimes surreal jokes. According to GGPoker’s latest […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
KSA: Illegal Gaming Grows as Regulated Market Stagnates
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has published its Fall 2025 monitoring report, highlighting some trends. According to the authority, the unregulated gaming sector continues to grow while the growth of regulated gaming continues to lag behind. The Netherlands’ New Rules Affected the Market The report suggested that the number of gamblers continues to […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
Austria Parting with Gambling Monopoly, with New Framework Looming
Austria is moving forward with changes to its gambling framework that would allow for private operators to compete in the country’s online casino market. The current state monopoly is due to end at the end of 2025, and while no final decision has been made, there is optimism enough to believe that Austria will redo […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
Andrea Pirlo Faced With Backlash over Partnership with Russian Betting Company
The highly acclaimed Andrea Pirlo has recently become infamous for signing a partnership contract with a sports betting company based in Russia called Fonbet. A photo uploaded on Pirlo’s Instagram showing him wearing a Fonbet jacket has sparked controversy. Across Europe, multiple media outlets have reacted negatively to this news, which has been attributed to […]
Legal
October 10, 2025
Media Mogul Richard Desmond Seeks $1.58B in Damages from UKGC
Billionaire media mogul Richard Desmond has called on a court to lean on the side of “generosity” in evaluating a GBP 1.3 billion (approximately $1.58 billion) damages claim against the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC). This is a sum that would likely be covered by taxpayers if he prevails in the legal battle. Richard Desmond […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
The Legend of the Seas to Get Casinos on Two Decks
Royal Caribbean is determined to keep scaling up its casino experience on board its ships. The company has now confirmed that its latest and incoming ship, the Legend of the Seas, will feature a two-level casino gaming venue that will be decked out with slots and table games. Casinos Are Occupying More Space on Cruise […]
