Casinos Austria names Bierwirth as CEO-designate
Casinos Austria has appointed Andreas Bierwirth CEO and chairman of the board of Austrian Lotteries, taking over in March 2027 ahead of the online market tender.
ACMA warns two AFL players over illegal casino ads
Two former AFL players have been formally warned by ACMA after promoting Vegastars, an offshore casino the regulator classified as illegal under Australian law.
Flutter UK&I restructure cuts 1,400 jobs
Flutter to cut up to 1,400 UK&I roles, blaming remote gambling tax hikes worth $540 million in adjusted EBITDA next year.
Wildz Finland licence paves way for 11-brand launch
Wildz secured the first Finnish gambling licence. CEO Sam Brown plans to launch 11 brands in the country when private online gaming opens on 1 July 2027.
Italy land-based gambling reform stalls as concessions expire
Italian retail gambling concessions expire on 31 December 2026 while the reorganisation decree stalls. AGSI wants bridging measures for gaming machines, horse racing and sports betting.
