The Swedish gambling model has become an international benchmark
Sweden’s approach to regulating the gambling market has, in recent years, become a model for other European countries as they begin implementing similar reforms. Whether a...
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Veikkaus reports H1 growth ahead of Finland’s market reform
Finnish state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has reported a return to growth in the first half of 2026, with sales revenue reaching €471.3 million, up 1% year-on-year from...
Dutch Lottery takes action against illegal operator Skyhills
The Dutch Lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has launched legal action against unlicensed gambling operator Skyhills, accusing the company of offering illegal gambling products to...
French ANJ issues new guidance on player fraud
The gambling regulatory authority of France, the ANJ, published new guidance on August 31, 2026, explaining how operators must identify evidence and respond to cases of...
Finland rules against spin-based online casino slot tax
The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has rejected the implementation of a spin-by-spin tax system on online casino slots hosted outside the European Economic Area...
Dutch KSA grants renewed licenses as expiry date approaches
The Dutch gambling regulatory authority (KSA) has started granting renewed 5-year licenses to online casino operators as the October 1, 2026, expiry deadline for the previous...
Italian government rejects draft gambling law reforms
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office has rejected the latest proposals to introduce reforms for the country’s land-based gambling sector, removing the overhaul of...
North Macedonia passes full state control of online gambling
The government of North Macedonia has passed the Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games, effectively introducing full state control over online gambling and lottery...
Bulgaria rejects blanket ban proposal on gambling ads
The government of Bulgaria has rejected the opposition’s proposals to amend the country’s gambling regulations by introducing a blanket ban on gambling ads and increasing...