Europe

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.

The Netherlands: KSA warns operators on live betting ads ahead of 2026 World Cup

The KSA has reminded operators that live betting advertising during matches is prohibited.

Belarusbank blocks payments to foreign gambling sites

Belarusbank will introduce stricter card transaction controls from 15 June, including a full ban on payments to foreign gambling operators and new daily limits on domestic gambling transactions.

Spain: Valencia limits land-based gambling expansion

The regulation establishes a “zero-growth” framework, halting the issuance of new licences for gaming halls, betting shops, and bingo venues, with only limited exceptions.

Italy gambling volume reaches record €165.34bn

The Black Book on Gambling warns that player losses have risen to €21.88bn as online gambling now accounts for more than €100bn in annual volume.

Polymarket unveils new partnership with OneFootball

The deal seeks to introduce new football-related prediction content and experiences to the platform.