Europe

Before a last minute snap election changed everything, British racing’s leaders had been working extremely hard to secure ‘vital’ reform to the Levy. Despite this, the election provided an opportunity for racing to engage with not only a new government, but with a transformed Parliament. Victoria Morgan, Head of Policy and Advocacy at the British Horseracing Association (BHA), speaks of …

Calls to fill the roles of the newly-established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) have been put out by the Minister of State for the Department of Justice, James Browne.  GRAI, also known as Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann in Gaelic, is currently looking for a Chairperson and six ‘ordinary members’ to kick off the statutory body’s licensing and regulatory …

Lottomatica Group has achieved a record high in Italian online gambling market share, reaching 30%. The announcement led the Milan Borsa-listed group’s Q3 trading update, as Lottomatica targets full-year revenues of €2BN and adjusted EBITDA between €700M and €730M. Year-to-date, Lottomatica’s revenues are €1.42BN, marking a 19% increase over the 2023 comparable figure of €1.2BN. Since May, group accounts now …

The Autumn Statement has revealed that no tax increases will be applied to UK Gambling in the 2024 Budget. Announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who this afternoon presented the UK’s first Budget statement by a female chancellor and the Labour Party’s first fiscal policies in 14-years. In her address, Reeves directly chastised former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and outgoing Conservative Party …

BETBY has revealed that chess champion Magnus Carlsen has been appointed as brand ambassador.  According to the company, Carlsen – a five-time World Chess Champion celebrated for his skills and decision-making abilities – will take the sports betting supplier’s commitment to innovation and excellence ‘to the next level’.  Leonid Pertsovskiy, Chief Executive Officer of BETBY, commented: “We are absolutely thrilled …

ComeOn Group has relocated its sportsbook, tech and risk management hub in Graz, Austria, to a new and central office space.  The move is being described as another milestone in the operator’s investment to accelerate its proprietary sportsbook platform and deliver a differentiated product proposition to its players. Juergen Reutter, ComeOn Group CEO, stated: “We are very excited about our …

Holland Casino has reached out to trade unions in the Netherlands with a proposal for a joint stance against the upcoming gambling tax hike. Earlier in September, the 2025 Budget was presented by Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen, who is serving under the newly-elected cabinet of Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Gambling was a key part of the budget plans, with …

French casino operators are ready to consult with the government on all the key issues following withdrawal of online casino amendment from the Budget 2025.  Casinos de France, the trade body representing the country’s 200 French land-based casinos, has told Gaming&Co that it is looking forward to discussing online casino regulations when it meets with the government next week, and …

In 2023, the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic approved amendments to the Czech Gambling Act and the accompanying Act on Gambling Tax. The amendments marked the first revision of the Czech Gambling Act since its inception in 2017. Significant changes implemented in 2024 aim to streamline licensing procedures for EU-based foreign businesses providing services for Czech gambling. Ivan …

Betano has named Aston Villa TV Presenter Kate Tracey as an official UK brand ambassador. In her role, Tracey will leverage her skills and sports knowledge to deliver exclusive content and competitions for UK sports fans.  She has already posted a video sharing her insights on the recent dismissal of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Pablo Puertas, Marketing Director …