Western Europe's gambling markets are under pressure from stricter regulation and black-market activity, impacting player protections…
Category: Europe
European gambling news for players, covering betting rules, online casino changes, licensing updates, safer gambling and enforcement.
Veikkaus Returns to Growth Ahead of Finland’s 2027 Gambling
Veikkaus reports growth in H1 2026 while preparing to pay €1bn for a 10-year exclusive licence…
Lottomatica to Merge with Cirsa, Impacting Italy and Spain
Lottomatica Group announced a merger with Cirsa Enterprises, aiming to lead the gambling markets in Italy…
Estonia Reviews Online Gambling Tax Cut Over Budget Concerns
Estonia’s government is reassessing a recent tax reduction on licensed online gambling due to budget shortfalls,…
Belarus Considers Ban on Online Gambling Ads
Belarus is reviewing reforms to ban online gambling ads, potentially impacting player awareness and protections in…
Albania Ends Sports Betting Ban, Introduces New Tax Rules
Albania ends its seven-year ban on online sports betting, introducing a new regulated market with tax…
Austria Proposes New Gambling Law with Player Protections
Austria's draft gambling law moves forward, proposing 13 casino licenses alongside new player protections like deposit…
Italy Drops Retail Betting Reorganisation for 2026
Italy's government has removed the retail betting reorganisation decree from its 2026 agenda, leaving land-based gambling…
Romania Introduces Tiered Tax on Gambling Winnings
Romania has implemented a tiered tax system on gambling winnings starting August 1, 2026, impacting players’…
Council of Europe Raises World Cup Integrity Concerns
Europe's Council of Europe questions FIFA's handling of the World Cup, urging stronger integrity measures for…