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Gambling industry news and igaming mergers: executive appointments, conference announcements, awards, and corporate partnerships across the global casino sector.
Spain Online Gambling Hits €454M in Q1 2026, Up 13.9% YoY
Spain's online gambling market generated €454.16 million in GGR during Q1 2026, a 13.94% year-on-year increase, with casino leading growth at over 54% market share.
Nine EU Regulators Unite Against Prediction Markets at World Cup
Nine European gambling regulators have signed a joint declaration targeting unlicensed prediction market platforms, with Spain already moving against Polymarket and Kalshi.
Entain Sells 20% CEE Stake to EMMA Capital for €425 Million
Entain has announced the sale of a 20% stake in its Central and Eastern European joint venture to partner EMMA Capital for approximately €425 million — the first step in a planned full exit from the region.
Cirsa Named First European Gaming Firm in S&P Sustainability Yearbook
Cirsa has secured a landmark ESG distinction, becoming the first European operator in the Gaming Sector to feature in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2026 — one of the most selective sustainability benchmarks globally.
R. Franco Digital Takes IRIS Platform and New Slots to iGB L!VE 2026
R. Franco Digital will exhibit its IRIS technology platform and latest game titles at iGB L!VE 2026 in London, targeting operator partnerships across regulated markets worldwide.
EmotivaCasino.es Launches with Poker Network and Big Catalog Plans
Emotiva has entered the Spanish online gaming market with EmotivaCasino.es, an integrated casino and poker platform backed by Pragmatic Play, Evolution, Games Global and MGA, with aggressive catalog expansion planned.
YoBingo Raises Over €5,000 for Breast Cancer Charity at Bet on Ceuta 2026
YoBingo raised over €5,000 for breast cancer charity ACMUMA through a solidarity bingo at Bet on Ceuta 2026, marking the company's second consecutive year at the annual industry event. YoBingo organised a charity bingo at Bet on Ceuta 2026, raising more than €5,000 for ACMUMA, a…
Merkur Group Appoints Bastian Scholz as Head of Public Affairs
Merkur Group has appointed Bastian Scholz as Head of Public Affairs, a newly created position effective 1 July, reinforcing the group's institutional and regulatory engagement strategy.
Valencia's Gaming Decree Gets Legal Green Light Despite Market Freeze
Valencia's top legal advisory body has unanimously cleared a gaming decree that locks in sweeping restrictions on physical gambling venues — effectively making temporary measures permanent.
Andemar Backs Supreme Court Doctrine in El Prat Gaming Row
Spanish gambling association Andemar has responded to the Supreme Court's admission of El Prat de Llobregat's cassation appeal, calling the move "surprising" given existing doctrine. Andemar expresses confidence in Supreme Court doctrine as El Prat de Llobregat pushes cassation…
Novomatic Retains Second Place in Austrian Brand Value Study
Novomatic has retained its position as Austria's second most valuable corporate brand for the seventh consecutive year, with the European Brand Institute valuing the group at €3,938 million.
MGA Industrial Named Company of the Year at VIII RSC Awards
MGA Industrial has been named Company of the Year at the VIII Responsible Gaming and CSR Awards, recognising its technological development, responsible business model, and community engagement.
Gambling Industry News
Beyond product launches and regulator bulletins, the sector produces a steady stream of corporate moves, event news, and strategic partnerships that shape competitive positioning.
This section catches gambling industry news that does not fit a product or regulatory bucket: M&A, leadership changes, awards, and conference participation with real substance.
Regulatory fines, online slot releases, and supplier product launches belong in their dedicated sections — here the lens is corporate and strategic B2B developments.
What We Report
- iGaming mergers, investments, and restructuring
- C-level and VP executive appointments
- Conference participation with real announcements
- Industry awards and recognitions
- Corporate partnerships without product focus
Government fines and tax policy → Regulation News. Online slots → Slots section. Platform launches → Casino Game Providers.