Weekly Roundup: Significant Developments in the World of Gambling During Week 22

Latest Updates: Highlights from the Gambling Sector's Weekly Events

In the world of gambling, there's always something exciting happening. Here's a quick rundown of some of the latest developments:

A Slovenian player has made headlines by winning an impressive €37.3 million in the Eurojackpot. The win marks one of the largest payouts in the lottery's history.

Japanese gamblers showed a strong interest in international sports betting platforms in 2024, with approximately €38.7 billion bet on these platforms, despite betting on foreign platforms being illegal in the country. Domestic betting amounted to only €7.45 billion.

In the realm of online casinos, Playtech has sold its German gambling site, HappyBet, to NetX Betting, a subsidiary of horse racing provider AG. The deal marks a significant shift in the online gambling industry.

In German football, both Heidenheim and Eintracht Braunschweig managed to secure their places in their respective leagues during the relegation week. Heidenheim remained in the 1st league by beating Elversberg, while Eintracht Braunschweig secured their place in the 2nd Bundesliga against 1. FC Saarbrücken.

Bavaria has seen a sharp increase in investigations into illegal gambling, with numbers up by 150% compared to last year. The authorities are working hard to combat this growing issue.

The UEFA Champions League 2025 will reach its climax on May 31, 2025, with the final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. Football fans are eagerly awaiting this highly anticipated event.

In the world of darts, Luke Humphries, 30, clinched the BetMGM Darts Premier League 2025 title against Luke Littler, 18. The young Littler put up a valiant fight, but Humphries' experience proved to be the deciding factor.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025 has kicked off in Las Vegas, with over 100 live events and 30 online tournaments scheduled until July 16. The event will also decide the WSOP Player of the Year. Poker legend Phil Hellmuth, with 17 WSOP bracelets to his name, has announced his participation in the event and plans a themed entrance as "Highway To Hellmuth."

The Greek government has announced a partnership with the country's top health authority to promote measures for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. This move is aimed at ensuring the well-being of its citizens.

English clubs Leicester City and the Wolverhampton Wanderers may face fines for advertising unlicensed casinos in the UK. The Advertising Standards Authority is currently investigating these allegations.

A lucky player at Casino Baden-Baden in Germany won a Mega Jackpot of 110,000 EUR on a 2.50 EUR bet at Blazing 77 Blackjack Progressive. The win has brought excitement to the gaming floor at the popular casino.

The German Gaming Authority (GGL) has published a FAQ on the term "online casinos" to clarify the differences between legal and illegal casinos for consumers. The move is aimed at protecting consumers from potential scams.

The French Open 2025 has begun, with Alexander Zverev progressing to the third round and set to play against Flavio Cobolli on Saturday, May 31. Tennis fans are eagerly following the tournament's progress.

Nevada saw a 0.5% drop in overall casino revenues and a 2.9% decrease on the Las Vegas Strip in April 2025, attributed to declining visitor numbers due to current US politics. The casino industry is hoping for a rebound in the coming months.

An unnamed Irish bookmaker is said to have gifted tickets to the GAA Football Finals to players with particularly high losses. The move has sparked controversy and is being investigated by the relevant authorities.

In snooker, Bai Yulu, a 21-year-old Chinese player, successfully defended her title at the 2025 Snooker World Championship. The young player's victory has been hailed as a significant achievement in the sport. However, there are no search results indicating the name of the player who defended the Snooker World Championship title in Las Vegas in 2025.

South Tyrolean players collectively lost over 1 billion EUR in gambling in 2024, with 539 million EUR lost in stationary casinos and 464 million EUR online. The region's authorities are working to address this issue and promote responsible gambling.

Sports betting provider Bet3000 has published an open letter to the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL) expressing their concern over the sudden license withdrawal last year and the potential loss of over 1,500 jobs. The company is calling for transparency and fairness in the licensing process.