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

Irish Labour Calls for End to Gaming Ads at Games

Irish legislators and consultants say there's a correlation between sportsbook ads and an increase in addictive gambling. The Labour Party has called for a ban on such ads, but...

Published March 1, 2021

Flutter Bans Credit Cards for Gambling

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of the Paddy Power network, announced several responsible gaming measures, including a ban on the use of credit cards to fund gambling on its...

Published March 1, 2021

France Considers Adding More Casinos

The French Minister of the Interior is reviewing recommendations that would add more casinos in more places around the country. Currently, only seaside resorts or spa towns may host...

Published March 1, 2021

U.K. To Reopen Betting Shops in April, Casinos in May

The U.K. Betting and Gaming Council supports the reopening of betting shops (L.) and casinos in April. The group said reopening will return 44,000 employees to work and help...

Published March 1, 2021

Connecticut Works with Tribes to Legalize Sports Betting

If Connecticut wants legal sports betting, the state will have to come to an agreement with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes. Governor Ned Lamont (l.) is on board...

Published February 22, 2021

Irish Groups Demand Limits on Gambling Ads

Fine Gael Senator Joe O’Reilly (l.) wants to put a limit on gambling ads and sponsorships from gambling companies during sports events. At least two associations, the Gaelic Players...

Published February 22, 2021

Italian Gaming Workers Protest Ongoing Lockdown

Italian gaming workers have come out in protest of longstanding Covid-19 lockdowns. They’re demanding that the country’s new government provide clarity on the industry’s future.

Published February 22, 2021

French Casinos Hard-Hit by Pandemic Year

The French casino sector saw losses of 24.3 percent from November 2019 until October 2020, with only three gaming halls showing an uptick for the period.

Published February 22, 2021

Melco’s Cyprus Casino Delayed Until 2022

The opening of Melco Resorts’ Cyprus resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, has been delayed for nearly a year due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published February 22, 2021

Russian Casinos Pay Back Local Investment

The director of the Primorsky Territory Tourism Department in Russia says taxes from the state’s two existing casinos, including the Shambala at left, have already covered the government’s infrastructure...

Published February 15, 2021

MP: U.K. Racing At Risk Due to Player Protections

A U.K. lawmaker says that proposed strict “affordability checks” for gamblers would have a “devastating effect” on the country’s horseracing industry—and possibly be harmful for the gamblers themselves.

Published February 15, 2021

Sweden’s Svenska Spel Partners with DraftKings

Swedish gaming company Svenska Spel has struck a deal with DraftKings to use the U.S.-based company’s mobile sportsbook.

Published February 8, 2021

Ladbrokes Fined for Ad

U.K.-based bookmaker Ladbrokes has been sanctioned by the Advertising Standards Authority for allegedly breaching responsible gambling standards in an advertisement.

Published February 8, 2021

French Regulator Plans Overhaul

French gaming regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux has published the "working objectives" of a new three-year plan to overhaul existing gaming regulations in the country.

Published February 8, 2021

UKGC Seeks to Reduce Slot Impact

The U.K. Gambling Commission has issued rules for online casinos to reduce the potential harm from online slots. The rules require slower games, removal of auto-play and removal of...

Published February 8, 2021

U.K. Study: No Spike in Problem Gambling During Covid

A U.K. Gambling Commission study found no increase in gambling during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a survey of more than 3,000 adults, 60 percent reported no change in their...

Published February 1, 2021

Genting to Close English Casino

Genting UK has announced that its Genting Casino Southport in the English northwest will close for good. The closure was forced by the loss of business caused by Covid-19...

Published January 25, 2021