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.
New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Targeting Billion-Dollar Skin Market
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve over loot boxes in three major titles on February 26.
UK and Irish Casinos Cut Payout Times as Player Demand Grows
UK and Irish operators have moved withdrawals from days to hours. Player retention now depends on payout speed.
ChatBet Data Shows 30% of Bets Now Happen Inside Messaging Apps
A seven-week LatAm test found users placing bets via WhatsApp in under four minutes, with 30% reaching confirmation without leaving chat.
EveryMatrix Adds Second Denmark Deal with Cashpoint Migration
The supplier will replace Cashpoint’s in-house system across 1,000+ terminals and 230+ shops, with a full rollout and Merkur Bets rebrand planned before the next football season.
REEVO Wins Greek Licence for In-House Games and Aggregation
EEEP granted REEVO a Category A1 licence on March 10, covering in-house games and aggregation.
Greentube Pushes 2026 Growth Through Online-to-Casino Strategy
At ICE Barcelona, Greentube outlined its 2026 plan to bring successful online games to land-based casinos. CEO Thomas Graf said the trend is shifting, with digital games now being adapted for physical casino floors.
NetRefer Wins Tiki Taka Play Deal to Support Affiliate Expansion
Tiki Taka Play selects NetRefer to manage affiliate data and improve reporting. The move supports its expansion into the Spanish regulated market.
Sportradar Expands SkillonNet Deal Into Marketing Support
In March 2026, Sportradar expanded its deal with SkillonNet to include marketing tools for running and managing campaigns.
VeliPlay’s Pinball Rush Swaps the Rising Line for Pinball Physics in Crash Format
CEO Yevheniia Bocharova said the goal was to “move beyond the static rising line,” as VeliPlay targets crash portfolios with a rebound-based instant-win game.
World Gaming Week Draws 62,988 Attendees in Barcelona
ICE and iGB Affiliate brought in professionals from 162 countries, marking the highest turnout since the move to Barcelona.
ZEAL Instant Games Partners Wunderino to Push Slots into German Online Market
Alex Green, VP Games at ZEAL, called the deal "another important step" as the company expands its instant games arm beyond its lottery roots through one of Germany's better-known slot brands.
Norsk Rikstoto Faces New Fine Threat Over Responsible Gambling Breaches
Lotteritilsynet found four failures in Rikstoto’s responsible gambling controls and set correction deadlines that could trigger daily penalties in Q2.
Norsk Tipping Keeps Football Deal as Pressure Builds at Home
Norsk Tipping has renewed its partnership with Norwegian football, confirmed on February 28, 2026.
William Hill Adds Pre-Built Racing Bets During Cheltenham Week
The operator has introduced form-driven, pre-built selections for UK and Irish racing, using historical data to simplify bet creation during peak racing periods.
Dutch Regulator Flags Sharp Rise in Athletes Betting on Own Sports
The KSA recorded four athlete self-betting cases in 2025, up from zero in 2024, as football accounted for half of all suspicious betting alerts.