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The world of online gambling and sports betting is always changing. So stay informed! On this page, we bring you current news about bookmakers and online gambling in Europe.

Are There Any Sports I Can Place a Wager On? You Bet!

20 May 2020

Since the dreaded Covid-19 made its appearance, the whole world as we know it has come to a complete standstill. From the economy to schools, eateries to sports, nothing has survived the fate of closure. It seems like a lifetime ago we were able to watch football on our screens and place a wager on […]

Football is Set to Make a Comeback – Only Behind Closed Doors

12 May 2020

Eager football fans have been sat bated breath for the announcement of the return of their beloved sport and now, they’ve got what they wanted! The German Bundesliga as European frontrunner starting this weekend, and both England and Spain had announced football will be making a comeback, only the games will be played behind closed […]

Major Bookies to Remove Gambling Ads During Cobid-19 Lockdown

28 Apr 2020

It’s not often you hear gambling operators volunteering to remove their television and radio adverts, but there’s a first for everting. We’re living in unprecedented times and with what seems the vast majority of the globe working from home, boredom could lead to gambling and this is not the outcome the global gambling regulators want. […]

The Swedish Gambling Authority Offers New Guidance on Virtual Sports

22 Apr 2020

When it was announced that the Coronavirus had become a global pandemic, sporting events around the world were cancelled; from Formula 1 to the English Premier League (EPL) and boxing to horse racing. No sports mean no sports betting markets and for some operators, this would lead to a massive decline in revenue. But there […]

EPL Expected to Return to League Behind Closed Doors

15 Apr 2020

Fans and players alike, are waiting in anticipation for the return of the EPL, with many clubs believing that their games will be played behind closed doors when it does (or if it does) eventually return. Richard Garlick, the Premier League’s director of football and Mark Gillet, the league’s medical advisor, is currently in talks […]

Viewing Figures for Virtual Grand National Reach 4.8m

09 Apr 2020

Many were dubious as to whether or not to trust the virtual Grand National, but this had no impact on the viewing figures as more than 4.8m tuned in to watch the race unfold. With the real event being cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, a computer stimulation was setup with special algorithms to determine […]

Grand National Cancelled in Favour of Virtual Race Amid Coronavirus Crisis

31 Mar 2020

One of horse racing’s most prestigious events was set to take part on April 4th this year, as it does every year, however, due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, it was announced that the event will be canceled. Not long after the UK Government announced a nationwide lockdown, ITV revealed that the Grand National will […]

Megadeal in bookmaker world: 31 million on the table

16 Feb 2020

Last week, Betsson Group hit the headlines. The company announced a new acquisition. The amount involved? 31 million euros. And that alone shows that it is not just any takeover. Betsson Group has given the eyes a good cost and acquired several important parties in the existing company. More about Betsson Group The Swedish company […]