Banijay Group, the French company behind TV hits like Koh-Lanta, just made a big leap beyond entertainment. Banijay said it’s buying a majority stake in Tipico Group, a top player in sports betting and gaming across Germany and Austria, with headquarters in Malta. This €4.6 billion deal means Tipico will join forces with Betclic Banijay’s […]

Poland’s President, Karol Nawrocki, has rejected a bill that would have raised gambling taxes from 10% to 15%. Many people in the gambling industry welcomed the move, saying the higher tax would have hurt the players and businesses. Nawrocki said the tax hike would place too much financial pressure on citizens and go against his […]

Spain’s online gambling market kept growing strongly in 2025, led by casino games and sports betting. New data from the General Directorate for Gambling Regulation, or DGOJ, shows that gross gaming revenue in Spain’s online sector reached €405.36 million in the three months ending 30 September 2025. This is 16.49% higher than the same period […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as KSA, has issued a warning to TOTO Online for not following the country’s anti-money laundering rules. The company runs popular gambling services under its TOTO and Winnitt brands. KSA said the business did not fully meet the standards required under the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (Prevention) Act, which […]

Casino gambling legalisation in Thailand could become a topic again in early 2026. Parliament’s dissolution opens doors for fresh perspectives. The upcoming elections might produce a government willing to address this prolonged debate. In Thailand, casino issues are still at large without a clear direction. December 12, 2025, is the date that saw Prime Minister […]