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Germany: Operators call for action, citing up to 100,000 illegal gambling machines

Legal operators such as Merkur and Löwen argue that current regulations are driving players towards illegal gambling options

1 min read • Apr 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Over half of Estonian online casinos miss tax payments after law error

Of the 41 licensed casinos in Estonia, 17 chose to voluntarily pay the state an amount equivalent to the tax rate.

1 min read • Apr 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Ukraine launches test phase of online gambling monitoring system

Two companies are already integrated into the system, while the regulator is working on onboarding additional operators in the next phase of rollout.

2 min read • Apr 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Merkur names Dubravka Burda SVP Global Studios

Burda said her time at IGT had ended as she began a new role with Merkur. The appointment links Merkur with an executive whose recent career included leadership across Reno, Moncton and Belgrade.

2 min read • Apr 13 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Italy: ADM reveals €11.47bn state gambling revenue in 2025

The ADM statistical bulletin shows €11.47bn ($13.40bn) in 2025 gambling revenue for the state, a slight 0.74% decrease from the previous year.

1 min read • Apr 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Spain: DGOJ updates player verification system

The update enhances continuous oversight by expanding monitoring throughout a player’s lifecycle, rather than limiting it to the registration stage.

1 min read • Apr 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Conferences & Exhibitions Company Focus

GGBET UA and the Basketball Federation of Ukraine held the SuperLeague’s first-ever open media event

The Basketball Federation of Ukraine (FBU), with support from title sponsor GGBET UA, hosted Media Slam, the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague’s first-ever open media event.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Eddie Overs

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

EU lawmakers propose bloc-wide tax on big tech firms and online gambling

Any new taxation framework would require unanimous approval from EU member states, which have historically been reluctant to support EU-wide tax initiatives.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Marieta Lezaic

Trade Associations Online + 2 more

Superbet joins Employers of Poland organisation

The operator stated that membership in the organisation strengthens its commitment to high corporate governance standards and enhances its influence in social and economic dialogue.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Greek Gaming Commission reports increased enforcement activity in 2025

The Greek Gaming Commission has reported an increase in enforcement activity in 2025, alongside a continued rise in action against illegal gambling websites.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Marieta Lezaic