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Gambling industry news and igaming mergers: executive appointments, conference announcements, awards, and corporate partnerships across the global casino sector.
Sportium Takes Clients to Liverpool FC's Anfield for Exclusive Experience
The operator's strategic partnership with Liverpool FC enabled participants from Spain, Italy, Panama and Peru to experience Anfield's legendary stadium firsthand. Sportium brought clients and content creators from four countries to play on Liverpool FC's Anfield pitch in…
Copenhagen Group Sets New Roadmap to Combat Illegal Gambling
European gambling regulators convened in Nicosia to address emerging threats from AI-powered illegal gambling networks and prediction platforms like Polymarket. Copenhagen Group's tenth meeting in Nicosia established new strategies against illegal gambling, focusing on AI…
Elena Manzano Silva Takes Gaming Oversight Role in Extremadura
Extremadura's administrative restructuring confirms gaming sector remains under tax authority control with Elena Manzano Silva at the helm. Elena Manzano Silva leads gaming management as Extremadura maintains regulatory stability under Dirección General de Tributos oversight…
Asturias Creates Centralised Electronic Gaming Registry
Government of Asturias creates new electronic registry to centralise gaming establishment data with declarative registration system and municipal data collection. Asturias establishes centralised electronic registry for gaming establishments with six-category classification…
EveryMatrix pushes turnkey model as operators cut costs
EveryMatrix advocates turnkey solutions over traditional white labels as operators face mounting cost pressures and the UK's new 40% tax regime. EveryMatrix's Richardt Funch argues turnkey delivery offers better cost control than traditional white labels as UK taxes hit 40% in…
EGT España Launches Expert Analysis Series with Sheng Sheng Bu Xi
EGT España introduces monthly technical analysis series featuring commercial director Diego Scotti's breakdown of new Spanish market-specific slot. EGT España launches monthly 'La mirada del experto' publication analyzing Sheng Sheng Bu Xi, a new Asian-themed slot designed for…
Canary Islands Parliament Approves Gaming Addiction Prevention Plan
The Canary Islands Parliament has approved a proposition requiring the regional government to develop a comprehensive plan to prevent gambling addiction among young people within six months.
Loyra Opens Ceuta Office to Boost Online Gaming Advisory Services
Legal services firm Loyra has established a new office in Ceuta to offer closer regulatory advisory support to online gaming companies operating from the autonomous city. Loyra opens new Ceuta office to provide specialized regulatory advisory services to online gaming operators…
Flutter CEO warns illegal gambling threatens 2026 World Cup
Flutter International's CEO Dan Taylor has warned that illegal gambling operators could exploit the 2026 World Cup, calling for coordinated action from regulators and tech platforms. Flutter CEO Dan Taylor warns illegal gambling operators pose major threat to 2026 World Cup…
Grupo Orenes Receives AMEFMUR Recognition at Family Business Gala
**Grupo Orenes** has been distinguished by AMEFMUR at the III Gala Empresas Familiares con Historia, recognising over five decades of business trajectory in gaming and hospitality. Grupo Orenes founder Eliseo Orenes accepted recognition from AMEFMUR at the III Gala Empresas…
Spain's Ministry Awards ESTUDES 2027 Survey Contract
Spain's Health Ministry has formally awarded the contract for the 2027 ESTUDES drug use survey to Análisis e Investigación, with the company securing a decisive technical advantage over competitor Sigma Dos.
Canary Islands Slashes Gaming Machines and Betting Shops by Half
The Canary Islands government has unveiled a highly restrictive gaming framework that will reduce gaming machines in hospitality venues and betting shops by more than half. Canary Islands implements severe gaming restrictions, cutting Type B machines from 14,812 to 7,200 units…
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.