Europe Gambling News.
Europe remains the most regulated gambling market in the world. New legislation, enforcement actions and operator consolidation covered across every major European jurisdiction.
Italy Gaming Tax Category Tops €2.1bn Through April
Italy's "taxes and duties on gaming activities" category reached €2.113bn in January-April 2026, with AWP and VLT machine PREU generating €1.684bn.
SYNOT Games Joins Superbet Greece in Licensed Content Push
SYNOT Games has added its certified slot titles to Superbet in Greece as the supplier continues to focus on licensed European markets.
PopOK Gaming Clears Per-Game Approval for Swiss Casino Market
The supplier can now offer slots and instant games to licensed Swiss operators after clearing the Federal Gaming Board's title-by-title review.
Altenar Takes Greentube Deeper Into Sports Betting in Europe
Greentube will integrate Altenar's sportsbook technology as NOVOMATIC's digital division extends its sports betting offer into regulated European markets.
MGA Alerts Operators to AMLA’s Draft AML Monitoring Guidelines
The MGA has urged operators to review AMLA’s draft AML monitoring guidelines ahead of a 2 July public hearing.
Nine EU Regulators Warn Sports Bodies Over Prediction Market Deals
Nine European gambling regulators have urged sports federations and leagues to check prediction market partnerships before signing them. The joint statement also covers unlicensed products operating during the World Cup.
ThrillTech Gains Gibraltar Licence for B2B Jackpot Push
ThrillTech can now supply its optional jackpot and mystery reward products to iGaming operators licensed in Gibraltar, after securing B2B approval from the jurisdiction's Gambling Division.
Ksa Fines Chestoption €3.1M Over Dutch-Facing Sites
The Dutch regulator cited Dutch-language advertising, absent age controls, autoplay and/or turboplay functions, and cryptocurrency payments as aggravating factors in the €3.082M penalty.
Austrian States Fight Federal Plan to Cut Slot Stakes to €2
The proposed cuts to maximum stakes and prizes would only take effect as gaming concessions come up for renewal, easing the immediate impact for current operators.
UK Gambling Regulator Under Fire as Unlicensed Sites Stay Live
A CEGA report provided to Bloomberg found DonBet and MyStake accessible to British users without a VPN, despite the Gambling Commission being alerted months ago.
Veikkaus Adds OpenBet RG System Before Finland 2027 Reform
Veikkaus will deploy OpenBet's Neccton system across digital and retail channels before Finland's 2027 market liberalisation raises the bar on early harm detection.
PlayCity Blocks 4,100 Illegal Sites in Year One as Ukraine Tightens Enforcement
Ukraine's new gambling regulator closed its first year with 250 licences issued, a national monitoring system in test mode, and enforcement that now reaches domains, payments and every major advertising platform.
Aragon Sends Gambling Overhaul to Brussels After Two-Year Domestic Review
The draft decree consolidates fragmented regional rules into one framework, with sharper controls on gaming machines in bars and restaurants now entering a three-month EU standstill
Massive Gaming Plugs Three Studios into Bragg Hub for Brazil and Europe Push
The Australia-based supplier will distribute Slotmart, Whale House and Blitzcrown through Bragg's aggregation network, targeting Brazil, Greece and MGA-licensed operators in phase one.
Dutch Cabinet Plans Full Ad and Bonus Ban as Online Gambling Harm Rises
The Netherlands plans to ban all online gambling advertising and bonuses, introduce a cross-operator deposit cap and expand enforcement against illegal sites, State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen announced on 12 June.