Europe’s illegal online gambling market continues to expand at a rapid pace, with a new study estimating that unlicensed operators targeting EU consumers generated €91.6 billion in 2025. The figure, presented during a European Parliament roundtable hosted by the European Casino Association (ECA), represents an increase of around 14% from the previous year’s estimate and […]
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More than 20 members of the European Parliament have backed a proposal to introduce a coordinated EU-wide tax on online gambling operators, with revenues earmarked for education, addiction treatment, and consumer protection across the bloc. The amendment, put forward by Victor Negrescu, vice-president of the European Parliament and member of the Socialists and Democrats group, […]
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Lithuania did not adhere to correct legal processes when it enforced its broad prohibition on gambling advertising, which has created a significant legal hurdle for the country. This verdict has broader ramifications for regulatory control in Europe’s online betting business, including in the […]
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Belgium has dramatically strengthened its anti-gambling regulations in recent regulatory changes in 2022 and 2023. This includes a complete prohibition on all types of advertising of betting and gambling across all forms of media. At the same time, Brussels and Genk have put a hold on issuing any further gaming licenses until the government finishes […]
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A lot of disapproval has been voiced in response to Malta’s recent decision to shield its casino businesses from legal proceedings taken in other European nations. This initiative was previously attacked by Germany and Austria, and now the Dutch government is adding its voice to the criticism, putting pressure on Malta to rethink its attitude […]
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