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Our recent Gaming in the Nordics Launch Event, which took place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen, highlighted the leading role of Nordic markets in Europe's iGaming ecosystem. If you were there, thank you for attending! In case you missed it, video recordings of key sessions will be made available soon. In the meantime, a photostream of the event is available here. Nordic pragmatism: Innovative regulation & operator compliance During the event, Morten Ronde, CEO of t

Join us THIS TUESDAY, June 30 at 15:30 CET, for our next Gaming in Spain webinar “Licensed prediction betting in Spain?” In addition to providing a general regulatory update, as well as a look at the growing popularity of prediction markets, this webinar will explore the question whether prediction betting could fit into Spain's iGaming regulatory framework. Speakers: Xavi Munoz Bellvehí, Managing Partner ECIJA Barcelona Camille Gonzálvez, TMT & iGaming Lawyer, ECIJA Josh Hod

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaching, this report examines the structural features of the Spanish online betting market that will shape operator economics during the tournament. We compare Spain's GGR margin against the major European regulated markets, look at how reliant Spanish operators are on football relative to peers, and use historical patterns from France and elsewhere to frame the scale of handle the World Cup is likely to generate for Spanish operators.

Next week, on Thursday June 18, the Gaming in the Nordics Launch Event will take place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen. Gaming in the Nordics aims to provide thought leadership and will bring together key decision makers in the regulated (or soon-to-be-regulated) Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian iGaming markets. We are very happy to welcome Jesper Kärrbrink, CEO of Immense Group, and Jeffrey Haas, Chair of Blask to our speaker lineup. The event's keynote addr

This year's Gaming in Holland Conference takes place Thursday, June 4 at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam – which is now only a few days away! As always, the annual GiH Conference is THE event for operators, suppliers, and service providers to find out what's happening in the Dutch gambling market and to connect with all the major decision makers. Here are five more reasons why you shouldn't miss it: Hear directly from the regulator. Ella Seijsener, Director Lice

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Gaming in the Nordics will bring together in Copenhagen key decision makers in the regulated (or soon-to-be-regulated) Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian iGaming markets. Gaming in the Nordics is the latest initiative from Gaming in Europe, which is well known for its annual Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Germany, and Gaming in Spain conferences. The event will take place at the Better Collective HQ in Copenhagen, and will feature Mr. Anders Dor

The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, which is set to take place Thursday, June 4, will once again bring together key decision makers in the regulated Dutch gambling market. Moreover, the event will explore what steps to take and how best to cooperate in order to #ReclaimTheMarket from the growing threat of illegal and unfair competition.

The Netherlands Sports Betting Market: 2026 FIFA World Cup Opportunity

During this webinar, our expert speakers – Timothy Malmros Genach, SEO expert, Magenti Media; Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com; Frank op de Woerd, Editor-in-Chief, CasinoNieuws.nl; and Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, EGBA – highlighted several key issues related to the (relative) rise in illegal gambling advertising.

When spring arrives, it is always a good moment to look ahead to the rest of the year. As always, the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will be held in November in Berlin. But before then, during the summer, the world's largest sports betting event – the 2026 FIFA World Cup – will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the US. How will this event impact Germany's sports betting market?

Market Overview Germany’s legal sports betting market, across both online and retail channels, generated approximately €8.5 billion in turnover during 2025, representing modest year-over-year growth of around 1%. Football remains the dominant sport, accounting for approximately 78% of this wagering activity, according to the GGL’s 2024 data. Based on H2’s proprietary player survey data conducted in early 2026, international fixtures represent a relatively small share o

To create awareness of the growing challenge posed by illegal affiliate marketing to licensed markets, Gaming in Europe will host a webinar titled “The rise of illegal affiliate marketing explained: Methods & countermeasures” on Thursday, April 16, at 14:00 CET. A growing problem As a result of the overall growing importance of online spaces – especially when combined with broadcast and print marketing restrictions – affiliate marketing has become an increasingly significant

We are very happy to announce that the 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will take place November 10, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku'damm in Berlin. The Gaming in Germany Conference is an annual event for everyone who is professionally involved in Germany's regulated online gambling industry. The conference will cover topics such as the latest regulatory developments – including, of course, the evaluation of the GlüStV 2021 – market growth, player protection, eSports, mark

The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, set to take place Thursday, June 4 in Amsterdam, has announced its first speakers. In line with Gaming in Holland's new mission statement “Let's reclaim the market,” the 2026 GiH Conference will focus on how the regulated industry and other stakeholders can contribute to keeping illegal operators at bay.

Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Consultant at Quod Bonum Consulting & former Managing Director of the Netherland Online Gambling Association The call “Let’s reclaim the market” goes to the heart of the matter: when the illegal market grows, everyone else loses, and gamblers especially so. During the opening of last year's Gaming in Germany Conference, the so-called “grey market” was re-labelled for what it really is: an ecosystem in which illegal operators and organised crime c

Translation of Address by Ms. Nadja Wierzejewski at Gaming in Germany ICE breakfast

Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Germany, Gaming in Spain & more) will return in 2026 with several noteworthy events. Over the years, Gaming in Europe has developed an outstanding reputation across the continent offering knowledge & networking to decision makers in European regulated gambling markets. At the end of 2025, Gaming in Europe launched its new mission statement “Let’s reclaim the market” across all its brands, highlighting the importance of the

With Finland's iGaming re-regulation now firmly on the horizon, Gaming in Europe (Gaming in Holland, Gaming in Spain, Gaming in Germany) will be launching its latest initiative, Gaming in Finland, at ICE Barcelona 2026. Gaming in Finland will kick off with an evening conference in Barcelona on January 19, 2026, from 18:00 until 22:00. The event, which is being organized in close collaboration with local stakeholders, will feature networking, tapas and drinks, as well as sever

Gaming in Holland interviews Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen Just before the end of 2025, we managed to sit down with Netherlands Gambling Authority Chair Michel Groothuizen for a wide-ranging interview [link] on the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more. The interview also covers, among other things, the Gambling Authority's new “Disconnect” and “Duty of Care” programs, the i

Four years after the opening of the regulated Dutch online market, players in the legal market appear to be better protected than ever. The growth of the black market, however, introduces new risks, as well as new challenges for the regulator. We sat down with Michel Groothuizen, Chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, to discuss the latest developments in the Dutch gambling market, including black-market growth, player protection, and more.