Industry
February 16, 2026
Dutch Gambling Authority Appoints Carol Verheij as Vice-Chair Ahead of 2026 Overhaul
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, is renewing its leadership as it prepares to implement its 2026 agenda. Carol Verheij will join the Board of Directors as vice-chair on March 1. Her leadership will be instrumental in guiding the regulator through the next phase of market oversight as it navigates an increasingly challenging regulatory climate. […]
Industry
February 11, 2026
Six Men Charged in Relation to London Casino Stabbing of Blue Stevens
Six men have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue their search for a 25-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens outside The Park Tower Casino in Knightsbridge, London, last year. These are Adnan Hindawi, 25, Ali Hindawi, 24, Nicholas McCoy, 23, Mozahedul Alam, 26, Shafwan […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Yggdrasil Expands in Italy with Trio of Partners in Latest Content Push
Yggdrasil has achieved another significant expansion of its content portfolio in Europe, with the company pushing further afield in Italy and expanding its local footprint significantly. Yggdrasil Scales Italian Footprint with Decisive Trio of Partnerships The company has teamed up with three local operators and brands, significantly boosting its reach in the country and one […]
Industry
February 10, 2026
Estonian Lawmakers Promise Swift Fix to Online Gambling Tax Loophole
The Estonian parliament is scrambling to quickly fix an unintended loophole in the country’s gambling tax law. Lawmakers discovered that a recent revision accidentally allowed online casinos to avoid paying taxes in 2026. Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, plans to pass an emergency targeted amendment that fixes the issue by restoring gambling taxes on remote casino […]
Industry
February 9, 2026
UKGC Parts Ways with CEO Andrew Rhodes
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a major leadership shift due to the departure of its chief executive officer, Andrew Rhodes. Rhodes, who’s been at the helm of the authority for almost 5 years, is set to assume a new role, although he has yet to announce further details. Rhodes Will Assume an Unannounced […]
Industry
February 6, 2026
UK MP Apologizes for Not Declaring Interest When Posing Racing-Related Questions
A British MP has apologized for failing to declare a pair of hospitality tickets. Although this happened months ago, it was brought up when the MP in question discussed the United Kingdom’s tax changes and proposals to align the tax rate on horse racing bets with the rest of the gaming industry. Charlotte Cane Failed […]
Prediction Markets
February 6, 2026
UK Regulator Says Prediction Markets Would Fall Under Gambling Laws
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has explained how it would handle prediction market platforms if they launched in Great Britain. The regulator suggested these products would be treated as gambling services instead of financial tools. UKGC Signals Prediction Markets Would Require Gambling Licences In a new statement, the Commission’s Director of Strategy, Brad Enright, talked […]
Industry
February 5, 2026
UKGC Has Opened Applications in Search of a New Chair
For over a year now, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) hasn’t had a permanent leader, instead having the role filled by a temporary chairman in the face of Charles Counsell OBE. However, this is about to change in the next few months, as the regulator is now accepting applications for a new head. UKGC […]
Industry
February 3, 2026
BGC Study on Gaming Ads Suggests Marketing Expenditure Has Declined
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has published the results of a new study into the local gambling sector. The findings suggest that the UK’s gambling marketing is on the decline due to regulatory difficulties, leaving the licensed gaming sector exposed to pressures from the black market. Operators Spent Less on Marketing The Gambling […]
Lottery
February 3, 2026
21 Friends in Belgian Village Win EUR 123M EuroMillions Jackpot
A quiet Belgian village is still trying to wrap its head around what happened last weekend, after a group of 21 friends struck it rich in the EuroMillions draw on Friday night, January 30. Together, they landed a staggering EUR 123,555,827($145,964,260) jackpot, instantly turning a routine lottery ticket into a life-changing moment. The group, all […]
