European Union: Gaming

Op 1 juli 2026 heeft het Gerecht van de Europese Unie zich uitgesproken over de aanvraag van het Uniewoordmerk ‘FOR BETTER GAMING – VEIKKAUS’ door de Finse, staat beheerde en enige kansspelaanbieder Veikkaus Oy.

On 3 July 2026, the Dutch Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) delivered its long-awaited judgment in the joined cases 25/00202and 25/00204, concerning claims brought by Dutch players against Malta-based gaming operators TSG...

As artificial intelligence transforms the iGaming industry through personalized player experiences and enhanced engagement, operators face a critical challenge: how to leverage AI's capabilities while navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the EU's AI Act and GDPR. The distinction between legitimate personalization and prohibited manipulation has become increasingly nuanced, requiring operators to implement robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with player protection and regulatory co

La Cour de Justice de l'Union Européenne clarifie les critères d'originalité applicables aux objets des arts appliqués et précise la méthode d'appréciation de la contrefaçon en droit d'auteur.

Following the enactment of Legal Notice 86 of 2026, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) has issued new guidelines on the applicability of the VAT exemption to gambling and betting.

Starting a sweepstakes business requires careful legal structuring to avoid gambling classification and regulatory penalties. Understanding the distinction between promotional sweepstakes and regulated gaming activities is essential for compliance across different jurisdictions. This guide examines the legal framework, licensing requirements, and corporate structures needed to operate a compliant sweepstakes company.

Prediction markets, platforms through which participants take positions on the outcome of future events, have attracted increasing attention from operators seeking...

From the 1st of January 2026, the Highly Skilled Individuals Rules have come in force, providing for the favourable tax treatment of highly skilled individuals.

In our blog series regarding the Finnish gambling system reform, we have previously published five blogs (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV and Part V), where we reported that the Finnish Government was reforming the gambling system and opening it to competition under a licence-based model.