Pragmatic Play has expanded Dutch market presence with Starcasino NL partnership
Pragmatic Play has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands by expanding its partnership with Starcasino. The leading iGaming content provider will now offer its popular slot and live casino games on Starcasino NL.
Dutch players can enjoy fan-favourite slot titles. These games are now available through the Starcasino platform.
As part of the agreement, Pragmatic Play will launch an exclusive slot – Starcasino Bonanza. This title has Starcasino’s logos and design assets, delivering a unique and personalised experience for Dutch users.
The deal also includes a full suite of live casino content. Players can access classic table games such as blackjack and roulette, streamed live with high-quality production.
Irina Cornides, COO at Pragmatic Play, commented: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Starcasino. This expansion brings our slots and live casino titles to even more players in the Netherlands.”
Pieter van den Bos, Director of Starcasino NL, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Pragmatic Play to our new Dutch platform. Their exciting games and the exclusive Starcasino Bonanza align perfectly with our goal – to provide a premium online casino experience to players in the Netherlands.”
Earlier, Pragmatic Play strengthened its presence in Latin America by expanding its partnership with Juega en Línea.
Italy’s gambling revenue reached €21.6 billion in 2024 as online Gaming boomed
Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), under the leadership of director Roberto Alesse, presented its annual update at a recent summit of state agencies. The ADM, which regulates gambling in Italy, shared new data and outlined its enforcement efforts for 2024.
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Italy reached €21.6 billion in 2024. This marks a 4.4% increase compared to the previous year. Online gambling drove this growth, with revenue rising 17% to €5 billion.
Land-based gambling held steady. It brought in €16.5 billion, showing only a slight year-on-year increase.
Total stakes placed by players hit €157.5 billion. Of that, €92 billion came from online gambling, while €65 billion came through land-based channels.
The ADM stepped up its enforcement in 2024. It conducted over 19,000 inspections across the country. These actions resulted in 3,319 administrative sanctions. Authorities also shut down 721 illegal gambling websites.
Tax assessments from these enforcement efforts amounted to €72.5 million.
Italy’s gambling sector also saw key developments in licensing. The application window for new online gambling licences will close on 30 May 2025. Licences cover betting, online casino games, poker, and bingo.
The tender process is expected to raise €350 million upfront. Operators will also pay an annual licence fee of 3%.
The ADM awarded the main Italian lottery licence to Lottoitalia, a consortium of IGT, Allwyn, Novomatic, and the Tobacco Retailers Federation.
Lottoitalia beat Flutter’s Sisal with a €2.23 billion bid. It scored higher on both technical evaluation (40 vs 38.9) and financial scoring (60 vs 59.4). The final score was 100, compared to Sisal’s 98.3.
The new nine-year concession runs until November 2034. Lottoitalia will pay €500 million in 2025, €300 million later that year, and the balance in April 2026.
Commission rates include 6% on wagers and 8% for direct-to-consumer online gaming operations.
Relax Gaming has partnered with TaDa Gaming to expand global content offering
Relax Gaming has announced a new partnership with TaDa Gaming through its Powered By Relax programme. This collaboration will see TaDa Gaming’s full content portfolio integrated into Relax’s distribution network.
The deal includes a wide variety of gaming content. Operators will gain access to slot titles, crash games, table games, bingo, and fishing-shooting games. This mix enhances Relax Gaming’s offering and supports its commitment to content variety and innovation.
TaDa Gaming continues to grow rapidly in emerging markets, especially in Latin America and Brazil. The studio already has over 60 certified titles in these regions. It also holds certifications in key regulated markets such as Malta, the UK, Sweden, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Romania.
An important feature of TaDa Gaming’s strategy is its focus on Glocalisation. The studio creates region-specific content tailored to local preferences. This approach has delivered strong results in early 2025, particularly in terms of engagement and game performance.
Katie Fraser, Head of Partnership Success at Relax Gaming, said: “Bringing TaDa Gaming on board is a fantastic step. Their content range—from hit slots to unique fishing-shooting games—adds real value for our partners. We’re especially impressed with their Glocalisation strategy and regional success. It aligns perfectly with our vision as a content aggregator.”
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, also commented: “Joining the Powered By Relax programme is a major milestone for us. It allows us to expand our reach and deliver locally resonant content via a trusted platform.”
