Austria’s long-standing online casino monopoly may finally be approaching its end following a dramatic shift in policy by the Finance Ministry. After years of speculation and only limited movement toward reform, a leaked draft gambling law published on Wednesday indicates that the government is preparing to open the online gambling market to multiple operators. The proposal represents one of the most significant developments in Austria’s gambling sector in decades and could f

Cyprus began 2026 with continued economic momentum, as the country’s economy expanded by 3 per cent in the first quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, according to preliminary figures released on Tuesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The latest data indicate that household spending, export performance, and strong activity across several major services industries played a central role in supporting growth during the opening months of the year. Mea

Italy’s communications regulator is moving to provide greater clarity on how licensed gambling operators can interact with customers while remaining compliant with the country’s stringent advertising restrictions. The initiative comes as the regulator launches a consultation focused on responsible gambling communications, seeking to establish clearer distinctions between customer information that may be permitted and marketing activity that remains prohibited under existing l

Belgian authorities are currently examining more than €500 million in transactions processed through Wise Europe as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation that has drawn considerable attention across the financial services industry. The matter is particularly notable because it involves one of Europe’s most prominent providers of international payment services. Prosecutors are reportedly assessing whether the institution’s customer due diligence measures and transa