EGBA members' GGR climbs 34% to EUR 18bn in 2025
EGBA Annual Report highlights EUR 18bn GGR, regulatory progress and safer gambling initiatives across Europe's licensed market.
Regulation
Casinos Austria completes 2026 recertification without non-conformities
Casinos Austria recertification confirms compliance, responsible gaming and governance standards after successful 2026 external audits.
UK Gambling Commission phases in Financial Risk Assessments
UK - Financial Risk Assessments will be introduced in stages to identify financially vulnerable high-spending gambling customers.
ESMA reminds firms event contracts may fall under binary options rules
ESMA event contracts remain subject to existing EU binary options measures if they qualify as financial instruments, regulator reminds firms.
UK prize competition council backs voluntary prize draw code
Prize draw code sets standards for transparency, player protection and responsible operations across the UK's prize draw sector.
UK confirms Gambling Commission fees increase from October 2026
UK confirms changes to Gambling Commission fees from 1 October 2026 following a consultation with 47 industry responses.
Everton extends Stake sleeve partnership for 2026/27
Everton Stake partnership continues with Stake becoming the club's Official Sleeve Partner under a new multi-year agreement.
UK - Betfred to pay GBP 900,000 after regulatory failures
Betfred regulatory settlement sees operator pay GBP 900,000 after UK Gambling Commission identified safer gambling process failures.
Australia - ACMA blocks 12 illegal gambling websites
ACMA gambling websites remain under enforcement as Australia blocks 12 more illegal operators and warns consumers about unlicensed services..
Dutch gambling tax misses EUR 216m revenue target
Dutch gambling tax increase failed to meet revenue goals, while casino visits, venues and state-related income declined.
Spain introduces joint player deposit limits
Spain gambling regulations are changing with new joint deposit limits and additional measures to support safer gambling.
74% struggle to identify illegal betting ads
Illegal gambling ads leave UK consumers exposed, with 74% unable to identify unlicensed betting promotions online.
Sweden updates technical gambling rules
Swedish technical regulations proposal introduces updated compliance and security requirements for licensed gambling operators.
Illegal gambling spend nears 50% of UK market
Illegal gambling black market growth prompts BGC to urge tech platforms to take stronger action against unlicensed operators.
Novig secures CFTC designation after USD 5bn trading volume
Novig prediction market expands nationwide after receiving CFTC designation and surpassing USD 5 billion in cumulative trading volume.
Swedish gambling channelisation rate falls to 84% in 2025
Swedish gambling channelisation declined to 84% in 2025, with online casino continuing to trail betting activity.
Online gambling harms hit 82% in GamCare helpline data
Online gambling harms now account for 82% of disclosed National Gambling Helpline cases, GamCare says ahead of the World Cup.
Netherlands plans online gambling ad ban and affordability checks
Dutch online gambling reforms include an ad ban, affordability checks and stronger action against illegal operators.
Gibraltar eyes prediction markets for future growth
Gibraltar prediction markets were highlighted as a new growth area alongside regulatory reform and industry innovation.
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