Europe

Greece: Draft law on illegal gambling opens for public consultation

A draft legislation designed to strengthen measures against illegal gambling, submitted by the Ministry of Finance, will remain open for public consultation until 15 June 2026.

EGBA welcomes first European standard on gambling harm markers

Europe’s leading online gambling operators have expressed support for the new voluntary CEN standard on harm markers, which provides a baseline for identifying risky gambling behaviour.

C.A.H. Automatservice fined DKK 34,606 over unlicensed slot machines

The ruling is the operator’s third Danish gambling enforcement case in 2026, following earlier fines linked to machine licensing and regulator orders.

The end of Austria’s gambling monopoly: Everything we know so far

The Austrian Ministry of Finance has drafted legislation that would bring an end to the country's online casino monopoly. To explore the implications of the proposed reform, Global Gambling Insider spoke with Austrian legal experts Dr Christian Rapani and Felix Hohenthanner of Rapani Law Firm.

Betsson scores double with Buenos Aires and Rome padel deals

The operator reinforced its padel strategy with two back-to-back sponsorships, positioning the sport as a pillar of its international marketing approach.

Avanti Studios completes second €5m seed round ahead of launch

The live casino startup has secured €10m in funding over two rounds, with existing backer Genting Casinos UK returning as an investor ahead of a planned content launch in June 2026.

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Tiësto to Headline INFINITY Lisbon at SBC Summit 2026

Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in electronic music.

Janice Duncan joins Evoke as Group Finance Director

Janice Duncan has been appointed Group Finance Director at Evoke, bringing with her nearly three decades of financial leadership experience across the gambling and financial services sectors.

Two arrested following raid on suspected illegal gambling den in Manchester

A joint operation involving Greater Manchester Police, the Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council has led to two arrests following a raid on a suspected illegal gambling venue in Manchester city centre.