Business
December 17, 2025
Hard Rock Casino NL & Blitz Group Form SpinCore Group to Redefine Gaming
Two major iGaming operators in Europe have joined forces to form a new group and redefine entertainment. The new entity is called SpinCore Group and is the result of an alliance between Hard Rock Casino Netherlands and Blitz Group, a Belgian gaming powerhouse. Pairing Global Ambition with Local Excellence According to the official announcement, SpinCore […]
Legal
December 17, 2025
Former Albanian Intelligence Chief and Son Convicted in Gambling Case
The former director of Albania’s State Intelligence Service, P.Sh., and his son, A.Sh., were found guilty of a series of charges involving gambling, breaching state secrets, and possessing illegal firearms. Sentenced at the Prosecution’s Request The two have been sentenced at the request of Berat Prosecution for organizing lotteries or gambling “in breach of legal […]
Casino
December 17, 2025
Belgium Targets Illegal Gambling with DNS Belgium Deal
At the start of September, Belgium kick-started a six-year gambling program in preparation to completely change the face of the sector. The launch of the new strategy was also accompanied by a number of important appointments to the Kansspelcommissie (KSC), the country’s official gambling sector regulator. Now, the watchdog established under the Gambling Act of […]
Lottery
December 17, 2025
Lottery Winner Named as Suspected IRA Driver in 1988 Killing
A new investigation into one of the most infamous murders during the Troubles, a prolonged period of conflict in Northern Ireland, has resulted in reporters identifying a former lottery millionaire as a suspected participant in the attack. Operation Kenova Connects Late Millionaire to IRA Murder Plot Joe Clarke, who won over GBP 10 million ($13.4 […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Finnish Government Approves New Gambling Framework
The Finnish parliament has greenlit the proposed gambling framework changes, paving the way to competitive gaming despite certain opposition to the reforms. This means that the local gaming sector could experience some sweeping changes very soon. The Gambling Reforms Have Reached the President At second reading, the parliament decided to greenlight the proposed gambling reforms, […]
Industry
December 16, 2025
Swedish Gambling Operators Unite Against Proposed Tax Reforms
Sweden’s gambling sector has united in opposition to a proposal that could redraw the country’s tax landscape. A new initiative is pushing for an updated tax framework similar to the recent UK reforms that introduced differentiated gambling tax rates. Swedish industry representatives argue that even if well-intentioned, the change risks undermining consumer protection and accelerating […]
Business
December 16, 2025
Peter & Sons Expands EU Presence with Interwetten and Spillehallen
Award-winning slots studio Peter & Sons unveiled new Europe-facing partnerships that will significantly expand the company’s presence in the Old World. These included deals with the German gaming powerhouse Interwetten, as well as with the Danish gaming company Spillehallen. Some Doors Don’t Need Knocking According to Peter & Sons’ announcement on LinkedIn, the company has […]
Lottery
December 15, 2025
Irish Player Wins $20M EuroMillions Jackpot
Ireland’s National Lottery has crowned a new victor of a life-changing seven-figure prize, confirming that a player has succeeded in correctly matching all lucky numbers to win some EUR 17 million (approximately $20 million). The Biggest Lottery Win in Ireland in a While In its official announcement, the National Lottery noted that the prize went […]
Industry
December 15, 2025
Finland’s Gambling Reform Advances, but Opposition Remains Stiff
Finland’s long-awaited gambling reform is nearing the finish line. However, the road there has been anything but smooth. This week, parliament rejected all significant amendments proposed by opposition parties, clearing the way for the government’s online gambling bill to move ahead without notable alterations. A final vote is expected in the next few days. The […]
Business
December 12, 2025
Norway’s Oil Fund Holds Billions in Gambling Stocks
Norway has spent years tightening the rules around online gambling, with authorities blocking payments, restricting ads, taking down websites, and putting consistent pressure on international operators, all for the purpose of protecting the state-run Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto. However, while the country continues to keep a firm grip on gambling at home, the Government […]
