German Gambling Halls To Close

In the state of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, 342 gambling halls will be required to close by July 1, 2021, because they're located too close to youth facilities under recently passed...

Published February 12, 2018

Rank Group Revenue Declines Offset by Online Gains

Rank Group's bingo hall and casino revenue fell in the last half of 2017, but online gaming offset the losses resulting in a rise in profits for the group....

Published February 12, 2018

Kazakhstan To Ban Outdoor Gambling Machines

Gambling machines must move indoors under proposed legislation in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The proposed law states gambling areas inside casinos must offer at least 60 gambling machines. The...

Published February 12, 2018

UK Gambling Commission Seeks Power to Fine for Advertising Violations

The UK gambling commission is asking for extra powers to fine bookmakers found to have committed advertising breaches. At present, bookmakers who violate advertising rules face no monetary penalties....

Published February 5, 2018

Turkey May Lift Ban On Casinos

The Turkish tourist industry would like to see the country lift its ban on casinos—or at least allow casinos that only cater to foreigners. The industry wants to combat...

Published February 5, 2018

Russians Discuss Gaming Cruises

In Russian, officials in Primorye proposed operating a casino cruise ship to sail to Japan, Korea and China. Authorities also are considering offering gaming aboard a ferry operating between...

Published February 5, 2018

Two Spanish Casino Projects Planned

About 5 million people visited Spanish casinos in both 2015 and 2016. Now officials hope two new projects will boost those numbers, and the economy. Hard Rock International is...

Published February 5, 2018

Westspiel’s Cologne Casino On Hold

After discovering a subway shaft and an old Prussian fortification wall at its planned Cologne casino site, German operator Westspiel is said to be looking for a new location....

Published February 5, 2018

Report: UK to Set £2 Betting Limit on FOBTs

A report in the UK’s Sunday Times says the long-awaited new bet limit on fixed odds betting terminals will be slashed to £2, the lowest option being considered. The...

Published January 29, 2018

Caesars Eyes Casino at Former Greek Airport

The Greek Finance Ministry will reportedly entertain bids for an $8 billion resort development at the former Ellinikon International Airport near Athens. U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment is said...

Published January 29, 2018

Crimea Casino Zone Coming in 2019?

A casino zone has been OK’d to open on Russia’s Crimean peninsula in September 2019, according to Prime Minister Sergey Aksenov (l.). The project, first announced in 2014, has...

Published January 29, 2018

Cirsa Bids On Two Andorra Casinos

Spain's leading casino operator, the Cirsa Group, placed bids to operate two casinos in the Principality of Andorra. The new 27,000 square foot Cirsa Andorra Escaldes Engordany would open...

Published January 29, 2018

Prosecutors May Force Italian Casino Into Bankruptcy

One of Europe's oldest and largest casinos, Casino di Campione (l.) in Italy, may be forced to declare bankruptcy by Como province prosecutors. The casino has liabilities of $67...

Published January 29, 2018

Slots Lead French Casino Market

In fiscal 2016-2017, although slot machine revenue fell by 1.47 percent, it still led the French casino market, accounting for 84.87 percent of the total $2.36 billion, an increase...

Published January 29, 2018

Tuscany Tightens the Rules on Addiction

Italy’s Tuscan region has approved new measures to combat gambling addiction. They include higher penalties, improved Know Your Customer training, and a minimum of 500 meters (550 yards) from...

Published January 29, 2018

Czech Company to Seek Control of Casinos Austria

The Czech-based Sazka Group received permission to increase its stake in Casinos Austria to 34 percent, making Sazka its largest shareholder and increasing the likelihood it will seek to...

Published January 22, 2018

Irish Gambling Control Bill to be Revamped Again

An Irish Gambling Control bill, which has been stuck in the country’s legislature since 2013, will be revamped again to include a central regulatory authority. David Stanton, Minister of...

Published January 22, 2018

Greek Islands Fight Casinos

The Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Crete are joining forces to oppose casinos at the popular tourist destinations. Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos (l.) is among the officials...

Published January 22, 2018

Crimea Reshuffles the Deck

Despite claims last fall that all the preparations had been completed for a gambling zone in Russia-annexed Crimea, Prime Minister Sergei Aksenyov (l.) is scouting a new location for...

Published January 22, 2018

Cyprus Overhauls Regs

The government of Cyprus has submitted its revised national gaming regulations to the European Commission for review. The proposed rules call for new taxes, some of which will fund...

Published January 22, 2018