U.K. Self-Exclusion Numbers Growing

As a result of an increase in online gambling, GamStop reported an increase in new additions to the self-exclusion list. The company credited the increase to an online betting...

Published April 21, 2021

Kindred Group Closes on Belgian Casino

The acquisition of Casino Blankenberge (l.) by Kindred Group has closed. Kindred bought the Belgium casino for £25 million from the Rank Group. The company will retain the management...

Published April 21, 2021

U.K. Gambling Commission Unveils Three Year Plan

The Gambling Commission in the U.K. has released its three-year strategy plan, along with a business plan for coming 12 months. The plan focuses on problem gambling, crime, regulations,...

Published April 21, 2021

British Industry Report Touts Economic Benefits

A report from the U.K. Betting and Gaming Council demonstrates the industry’s contribution to the economy. BGC Chair Brigid Simmonds (l.) said casinos in London alone contribute £120 million...

Published April 5, 2021

Football Exec Argues Against Sponsorship Ban

Anti-gambling groups in the U.K. say sponsorships of football clubs by sportsbooks lead to problem gambling. But Rick Parry (l.), chairman of the English Football League, disagrees, and says...

Published March 29, 2021

Danish Gambling Authority Blocks Illegal Websites

Denmark’s Gambling Authority will work to block illegal gaming websites in an effort to crack down. The blockage has already blocked 55 such sites. The goal is to also...

Published March 29, 2021

Three Bidders For Germany’s Westspiel Group

The number of bidders for Germany’s state-owned gaming group Westspiel has been reduced to three. Now the bidders will make specific offers to run the country’s casinos.

Published March 29, 2021

FIFA Policy Encourages Game Integrity

Zurich-based FIFA, the International Federation of Association Football, has launched its Global Integrity Program to encourage game integrity by preventing match manipulation.

Published March 29, 2021

Spain May Allow Loot Boxes

Spain is considering modifying the country’s gaming regulations to include so-called loot boxes. The move was ordered by Mikel Arana (l.), head of the General Directorate for the Regulation...

Published March 29, 2021

Gauselmann to PM: Let Us Open

Paul Gauselmann (l.), founder and CEO of the Gauselmann Group, has written a personal letter to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, entreating him to allow high street gaming shops...

Published March 22, 2021

French Casino Changes Hands

The Hendaye casino (l.) near France’s border with Spanish has been sold. TH Finance sold the elegant property to gaming industry veterans Benjamin Frischer and Patrick Delahaye.

Published March 22, 2021

Gibraltar Gaming Group Launches Problem Gambling Charity

In an effort to stem gambling harms, the gaming trade association in Gibraltar has formed a foundation to work with stakeholders. The Belvedere Trustees Limited assisted with start-up funds.

Published March 15, 2021

Money Laundering Reports Up in Sweden

The Swedish Financial Police have announced an uptick in reports of alleged money laundering in 2020, with more than 700 reports logged by gaming companies for the year.

Published March 15, 2021

Dutch Gambling Regulators Require Trademark Display

The Netherlands gambling authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit, unveiled a trademark that operators must display on digital platforms. The trademark speaks to new technical standards for online play.

Published March 15, 2021

Entain Reports 2020 Profits, May Close 300 Shops

Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral betting shops, could close as many as 300 locations in 2021, despite a profitable 2020. William Hill said its shops that...

Published March 15, 2021

U.K. to Issue Recovery Grants for Businesses

The U.K. will pay betting shops and other small businesses recovery grants of at least £6,000. Casinos, hotels and the like will receive £16,000. The Betting and Gaming Council...

Published March 8, 2021

Ukraine OKs Flat Gambling Tax

The government of Ukraine has approved a flat gaming tax rate of 10 percent across all verticals. A variable tax rate was originally proposed when gambling became legal in...

Published March 8, 2021

Danish Casinos to Remain Closed Until April

Danish casinos and gaming halls won't reopen until April 5 at the earliest due to extended Covid-19 restrictions, the government has announced. Related travel restrictions also will remain in...

Published March 8, 2021

German Petition Seeks Fair State Gambling Law

More than 5,000 Germans have signed a petition in support of a fair state gambling law in the state of Baden-Württemberg, home of the famous Baden-Baden casino (l.). Most...

Published March 8, 2021

Italy’s Casino Shutdown Could End in April

Italy’s new prime minister, Mario Draghi (l.), has decreed that casinos, betting shops and other gaming halls in the country will remain on lockdown until April, at the earliest....

Published March 8, 2021