Swiss Casinos has teamed up with Yggdrasil for online growth
Swiss Casinos’ online casino brand is currently transforming its digital lobby through a fresh partnership with Yggdrasil Gaming. This collaboration delivers a massive boost to the operator’s online library. As a result, players can now enjoy famous titles directly through the Playtech-powered swisscasinos.ch platform.
Yggdrasil first entered the Swiss iGaming market in 2020. However, this new collaboration significantly expands its standing in the region. Furthermore, both companies expect to launch even more titles on the digital platform over the coming months.
“We have built a solid reputation for providing premium entertainment in a strictly regulated market,” noted Patrick Mastai, Online Casino Director at swisscasinos.ch. “Therefore, partnering with Yggdrasil helps us improve our portfolio with high-performing content.”
Gambling reforms will not damage the UK economy
The 2023 white paper, High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age, proposed strict new rules like stake limits and a mandatory levy. Initially, experts feared these changes would drain £812 million from the gambling sector. However, a new study by NIESR and the University of Glasgow suggests the wider economy will hardly feel the pinch.
Researchers surveyed 1,320 regular gamblers to see how they would reallocate their money. The findings reveal that the cash does not simply vanish. Instead, it flows into other sectors.
A key factor is the “domestic multiplier.” Online gambling often uses offshore supply chains, meaning less money stays in Britain. Conversely, spending on local services or retail keeps more wealth within the country. Consequently, shifting money away from online betting can actually benefit domestic businesses.
Critics worry that reforms drive players to unlicensed sites. The study addressed this directly:
- Resistance: 73% of gamblers said they would stay away from unregulated operators.
- Calculated Risk: Even if 8% of spending moved to the black market, the net economic loss would only rise to £189 million.
Adrian Pabst of NIESR argues that regulation and growth are not enemies. He suggests that industry fears are exaggerated and ignore the social gains of reform. Ultimately, the data shows that the UK can protect vulnerable players without damaging the national economy.
Earlier, UK slots gambling delivered record results again in Q3 2025. This growth came despite new maximum stake limits.
Milen Totev warns unified EU gambling tax will create industry chaos
Milen Totev, the Chair of Bulgaria’s AOGGAB, has firmly rejected proposals for a harmonised gambling tax across Europe. During a discussion with SBC News, Totev warned that while the plan appears politically straightforward, it would likely spark massive chaos and uncertainty throughout the sector.
Earlier this year, EU member states reviewed a taxation shift proposed by Victor Negrescu, Vice President of the European Parliament. Although Negrescu views the move as a vital economic and social measure, Totev argues the plan remains entirely unfeasible. He points out that each EU member state currently regulates gambling independently within its own national framework. Therefore, a common tax would fundamentally disrupt the existing logic of the European legal system.
Totev raised several pressing concerns regarding this proposal. He questioned which authority would collect the funds and how countries would distribute the revenue fairly. Furthermore, he highlighted that a flat tax fails to account for varying market sizes and might place an unfair financial burden on licensed operators. Most importantly, he argued that a new tax does nothing to address the growing illegal market.
Because the gambling industry is globally interconnected, Totev believes a flawed European framework would cause problems far beyond the continent. One operator or technology provider often works across many different jurisdictions simultaneously. Consequently, if the EU introduces a common fee without a clear legal structure, the negative impact will hit international markets as well. He insists that any European conversation must respect national regimes and the unique realities of local markets.
Instead of focusing on tax rates, the newly formed Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) is prioritising the battle against the black market. Totev believes that closer collaboration between nations serves as the only real solution to this problem. The BGF now works toward faster data sharing between national associations and joint initiatives to shut down illegal sites.
Totev insists that licensed operators are natural allies in this mission because they already pay taxes and follow strict rules. These businesses have a clear interest in reporting illegal competitors to protect their own interests and the safety of consumers. Finally, he cited Croatia’s efficient detection platform as a successful model for curbing black market growth through better technology and cooperation.
