Gambling

Business

Legalising online casinos? France places a bet on solving budget woes

Lifting the ban on online casino games will help to combat illegal sites, says the government. It could also bring in much-needed tax revenue.

23/10/2024

United Kingdom

Election gambling scandal engulfing UK's ruling party, explained

With a week to go until a general election in the UK, an investigation into potentially illegal betting by people close to Rishi Sunak is the last thing the collapsing Conservative Party needs.

27/06/2024

Economy

UK stakes its claims to second spot in worldwide online gambling

Online gambling in the UK has risen significantly during and post-pandemic, as tax-free winnings, affordability and convenience all contribute to a surge in gambling across the UK.

13/05/2024

Europe News

Romania bans gambling in small towns

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.

10/04/2024

Business

Gambling giant Flutter predicts lower earnings

Flutter has adjusted its full-year earnings expectations downwards, as “customer-friendly sports” such as the football World Cup cut into profit margins.

09/11/2023

Economy

Regulating gambling: Brazil could kill its ‘golden egg’ betting market

After more than 70 years of prohibiting gambling, Brazil is regulating the market. But some fear the move might just kill “one of the best market opportunities”.

06/10/2023

Lifestyle

Fortnite developer will reimburse unwanted in-game purchases

After a US regulator found Epic Games tricked players into buying cosmetic items in the game Fortnite, millions of players can now get their money back.

26/09/2023

Economy

How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction?

An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years.

08/06/2023

United Kingdom

Inside Europe's first rehab centre for female gamblers

The number of female gamblers is on the rise, but a UK charity rehab is helping women overcome their addictions.

03/04/2023

Belgium

Belgium set to ban gambling adverts from July

The ban will extend to gambling advertisements on social media, TV and in sports stadiums.

13/03/2023

Liechtenstein

Place your bets: Liechtenstein gambles on keeping casinos

With six casinos in one of Europe's smallest countries -- its size is comparable to the city of Brussels -- Liechtenstein has been known among gamblers as "the Las Vegas of the Alps"

29/01/2023

United Kingdom

First World Cup outside summer sparks fears over excessive gambling

"With so much brilliant football on TV, supporters will spend a lot of time watching games from the comfort of their own sofa - and that's when the temptation to gamble impulsively can kick in for some."

17/11/2022

My Europe Series

Ukraine is hoping to win big after liberalising its gambling market

Casinos, slot machines and internet betting were banned in Ukraine after a deadly fire at a gaming hall in 2009. More than a decade later, Kyiv is betting big on opening up the market once more.

22/09/2021

United Kingdom

Are coronavirus lockdowns encouraging online gambling?

Addiction specialists are worried that more people in the UK are placing bets while under lockdown, amid a surge in advertising for online gambling.

21/04/2020

China

Gambling with your health? Coronavirus spooks Macao casino industry

Authorities shut down Macao's profitable casino industry on Tuesday for at least two weeks after a worker at one of them tested positive for coronavirus

04/02/2020

Spain

Do growing numbers of Swedish women have a serious gambling problem?

Experts think they do.

05/04/2019

Kosovo

All bets off: Kosovo bans gambling for a decade after casino murders

"We will not allow these venues to be arenas of crime that claim people’s lives,” said the country's prime minister, Ramush Haradinaj.

02/04/2019

USA

Man allegedly faked his own abduction to avoid paying $50,000 Super Bowl bet

He claimed he was abducted by two men who stole $16,000 from him and drove him around for two days, police said.

04/03/2019

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Spaniards hope to win big in Christmas "El Gordo"

The more than 200-year-old national lottery is a once-a-year chance to strike it filthy rich.

22/12/2018

Spain

Spain's Christmas lottery winners celebrate "the Fat One"

The final winning number, is potentially worth 680 million euros, but spread across thousands of tickets.

22/12/2018