Italy Raises Gambling Taxes

The Italian government has introduced a series of tax increases for gambling operators as it also imposes a ban on gambling advertising. Starting January 1, online gaming license holders...

Published January 7, 2019

Albania Ends Most Gaming With New Year

The small and economically challenged Balkan state of Albania, which has one of the highest ratios of residents per casinos in Europe, has decided to ban gambling almost totally....

Published January 7, 2019

Arena Racing Cuts Prize Purses

Martin Cruddace, chief executive of UK’s Arena Racing Company, has announced cuts as it prepares for a reduction in the maximum bet allowed on fixed odds betting terminals in...

Published December 24, 2018

Merkur Opens Third Casino in Saxony-Anhalt

Merkur cut the ribbon (l.) on its third casino in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, as the Merkur Spielbank Halle casino opened in partnership with the Swiss Stadtcasino Baden.

Published December 24, 2018

Albania Changes Casino Laws

New regulations making radical changes in the Albanian casino market will take effect after the New Year. Among the changes: No slot machines outside of casino resorts—like the Amadeus...

Published December 24, 2018

UK Gambling Commission Opens Public Comment Phase on National Responsible Gambling Strategy

The UK Gambling commission has opened up its public input phase for its 2019 National Responsible Gambling Strategy. The commission is seeking to bring in new voices and groups...

Published December 17, 2018

Melco Opens C2 in Cyprus

Melco International has debuted its second satellite casino in the Greek-controlled republic of Cyprus. C2 Nicosia (l.) in the capital city includes 10,440 square feet of floor area, five...

Published December 17, 2018

Missouri Lawmaker Propose New Type of Sports Betting Fee

Missouri state Senator Denny Hoskins (l.) has proposed replacing a “sports integrity fee” asked for by professional leagues with a completely different tax to fund infrastructure improvements at sports...

Published December 10, 2018

Belgium to Limit Gambling Advertising

The Belgian government is moving towards banning casino advertising and banning sports gaming during games.

Published December 10, 2018

Ireland Strikes at Money Laundering

Ireland has adopted new regulations designed to fight money laundering. The new rules are part of the just amended Criminal Justice Act of 2018.

Published December 10, 2018

Spain Establishes Committee for Responsible Gambling

Spanish gaming authorities have formed an advisory committee for responsible gambling. The move comes after an overhaul of Spanish gaming regulations. The committee, the Consejo Asesor del Juego Responsible...

Published December 10, 2018

UK Gambling Commission Levies Penalties

In a crackdown by the UK Gambling Commission the regulator has penalized several gambling companies as it investigates the industry’s protection of problem gambling and safeguards against money laundering....

Published December 10, 2018

Former Disney Official Announces Spanish Resort

Construction will begin within six months on Elysium City (l.), a $3.5 billion mega-resort in Spain, Cora Global President John Cora, a former Disney executive, announced. Tax incentives passed...

Published December 10, 2018

Irish Tax Hike Delayed

A tax hike that would double the betting tax, set to take effect January 1, will be reviewed by the Irish Department of Finance, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe (l.)...

Published December 3, 2018

Irish Parliament to Review Gambling Taxes

The Irish Parliament is scheduled to review amendments to the country’s budget that would revamp betting taxes to 10 percent gross profits tax on retail bookmakers and a 20...

Published November 26, 2018

Dutch Regulator Fines Offshore Ops

Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit has levied big fines against CyberRock Entertainment and Honeydew. Each must ante up €350,000 (US$400,000) for offering online gambling to local players.

Published November 19, 2018

Casinos Austria Achieves Responsible Gaming Certification

Casinos Austria has been issued certification for responsible gambling through the European Casino Association. This cortication follows an audit by Austrian Standards.

Published November 19, 2018

William Hill Warns of Lower Profit Expectations

UK bookmaker William Hill is cutting its profit expectations for the year saying tougher regulations and higher taxes in the UK will hurt previous projections. The bookmaker also warned...

Published November 12, 2018

Northern UK To Get New Problem Gambling Treatment Service

UK problem gambling advocate group GambleAware has announced the creation of a new National Health Service treatment service worth more than £1 million. The Leeds-based NHS Northern Gambling Clinic...

Published November 12, 2018

Andorra Considers License Appeal

Four companies appealing a casino license award in Andorra have won an extension of their legal action. Genting, Grupo CIRSA, Casinos Austria and Partouche France are protesting the granting...

Published November 12, 2018