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The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance has granted 46 new online gambling concessions, marking the beginning of a reformed regulatory era for the sector, with a focus on enhanced consumer protections and market consolidation. Valued at €364 million in upfront fees, these nine-year licenses—each costing €7 million—cover sports betting, online casino games, and bingo, enabling operators to launch compliant platforms by March 2026. This overhaul, under the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), modernizes Italy's €5 billion iGaming market—the second largest in Europe—by prioritizing responsible gambling measures and curbing unlicensed activity, fostering sustainable growth for new entrants.

Betsson has obtained a two-year extension to its online casino and sports betting license from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the joint German gaming authority, ensuring uninterrupted operations through December 2027. The approval, granted on November 11, 2025, under the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (Glüchsspielstaatsvertrag), reaffirms Betsson's compliance with Germany's stringent framework, which prioritizes player protection and market integrity. This renewal solidifies Betsson's position in Europe's third-largest regulated iGaming market, where licensed operators now capture over 85% channelisation, fostering a more secure ecosystem for new entrants and established players alike.