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Analysis of the EU Kids Act: Instead of banning games for children, the EU proposes to change the rules for their design and operation

Concerns about a ban on online games for children under 15 in the European Union have not been confirmed. However, the proposed legislation does suggest rather strict regulations. We reviewed the published documents and figured out how the EU aims to transform “child protection” from a safety function into a part of product design.

News September 18

The European Game Publishers Association supported the EU Kids Act, but with reservations

She isn’t very fond of the proposal to limit children from the European Union’s access to online games.

News September 17

“This would be terrible for the next generation of humanity”: Epic Games CEO on the risk of restricting children’s access to online games in the EU

On September 16, the European Commission officially unveiled a draft law called the EU Kids Act, which could make it more difficult for European minors to access online games. The initiative was immediately criticized by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.

News September 16

Media: The European Union plans to restrict children’s access to online games

This will occur as part of an initiative to enhance the protection of minors on the internet, reports Politico.

iGaming September 16

Revenue from the illegal online gambling market in Europe is growing at an average annual rate of 18%

Analysts from Euromat examined the situation with the illegal online gambling market in the European Union from 2019 to 2026. They found that its revenue is steadily increasing—by an average of 18% annually.

News August 19

Apple will reduce the App Store commission in the EU to resolve disagreements with the European Commission

The Apple Corporation has once again updated the policy of the European version of its app store, prompted by proceedings with the European Commission regarding its “gatekeeper” status in the EU.

News July 24

The European Commission has issued Google a multimillion-dollar fine for antitrust violations in Google Play

The corporation was accused of failing to comply with the Digital Market Act.

News July 23

The European Commission has approved the sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion

The European antitrust regulator did not obstruct a consortium of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund from purchasing Electronic Arts (EA). It granted permission for the deal to proceed.

iGaming July 14

In 2025, the revenue of EGBA members from iGaming exceeded 18 billion euros

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) released a report for the past year. According to the document, the combined gross revenue of the organization’s members from iGaming increased by 34% year-on-year to €18 billion, despite enhanced tax burdens and regulatory restrictions in several markets.

News July 8

Apple was unable to escape the status of “gatekeeper” in the EU

Apple lost a court case with the European Commission. During the proceedings, the corporation, among other things, tried to prove that it could not be fully classified as a “gatekeeper”—owners of digital platforms controlling the affairs within their segment.

iGaming July 7

In 2025, the market for illegal online gambling in the EU reached nearly 92 billion euros

Recently, a roundtable discussion was held in the European Parliament about combating unlicensed gambling activities. During the event, estimates of the illicit online gambling market’s size were presented.

iGaming June 29

A Maltese politician warned about the risks that a ban on online gambling advertisements in the EU might bring

Member of the European Parliament from Malta, Peter Agius, stated at recent hearings that a ban on online gambling advertising in the EU could foster the development of the black market. According to him, such measures would only weaken consumer protection rather than strengthen it.

News June 17

The European Commission did not support the initiative to preserve the Stop Killing Games

The authors of the Stop Killing Games initiative, aimed at preventing the deactivation of games purchased by gamers, were unable to secure support from the European Commission. The agency officially stated that “at this stage,” it cannot intervene and amend EU legislation.

News June 2

In 2025, the revenue of mobile game developers and publishers from Europe exceeded 7.5 billion euros, according to a study

The consulting company Nordicity, commissioned by King — the creators of the hit puzzle game Candy Crush — conducted a study. It examined the situation in the European mobile gaming industry as of the end of 2025. We’ve gathered the key figures from the report.

iGaming June 2

The European Commission estimated the revenue from the online gambling tax at 13.3 billion euros over seven years

The potential tax on online gambling could generate over 13 billion euros for the European Union budget in its initial years, according to preliminary estimates by the European Commission.

Premium Industry March 13

How the Updated PEGI Rating Could Affect the European Gaming Market and What Germany’s Experience Has to Do with It

In Europe, age ratings for video games will start to be enforced more strictly. We’ve prepared a detailed analysis of the new PEGI rules, which largely rely on the German organization USK’s system, with examples of games and existing cases of rating increases.

News March 12

The PEGI rating will be updated. Games with loot boxes will be assigned a PEGI 16 rating, while games with “unrestricted communication capabilities” will receive a PEGI 18 rating

The Pan European Game Information (PEGI) organization is set to make significant changes to its rating system. Starting in June, it will factor in four new criteria when determining age restrictions for games.

Premium Law October 10, 2025

A detailed analysis of the EU law against “dark patterns”: risks for developers, industry reactions, and comments from a legal expert

The main topic in the gaming industry this week is the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) in the EU. We delved into its key provisions and gathered developers’ reactions. Aiding us in understanding the legal intricacies was Alina Davletshina, Head of the Digital Practice at Futura Digital.

News October 8, 2025

The EU’s fight against dark patterns in games could “kill” European game development, according to the head of Supercell

Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen wrote a public letter criticizing the EU authorities. He is dissatisfied with the proposals to regulate the digital space, which also affect games.

Premium Analytics September 19, 2025

The state of the European gaming market in numbers: revenue, platforms, number of developers, top countries, and other metrics

You voted — we delivered. Introducing a comprehensive report on the state of the European gaming market, complete with numerous graphs and data both for the region as a whole and for individual countries. We conducted an in-depth study of consumer spending along with other statistical metrics such as the number of gamers, developers, and gaming companies.

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Analysis of the EU Kids Act: Instead of banning games for children, the EU proposes to change the rules for their design and operation

The European Game Publishers Association supported the EU Kids Act, but with reservations

“This would be terrible for the next generation of humanity”: Epic Games CEO on the risk of restricting children’s access to online games in the EU

Media: The European Union plans to restrict children’s access to online games

Revenue from the illegal online gambling market in Europe is growing at an average annual rate of 18%

Apple will reduce the App Store commission in the EU to resolve disagreements with the European Commission

The European Commission has issued Google a multimillion-dollar fine for antitrust violations in Google Play

The European Commission has approved the sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion

In 2025, the revenue of EGBA members from iGaming exceeded 18 billion euros

Apple was unable to escape the status of “gatekeeper” in the EU

In 2025, the market for illegal online gambling in the EU reached nearly 92 billion euros

A Maltese politician warned about the risks that a ban on online gambling advertisements in the EU might bring

The European Commission did not support the initiative to preserve the Stop Killing Games

In 2025, the revenue of mobile game developers and publishers from Europe exceeded 7.5 billion euros, according to a study

The European Commission estimated the revenue from the online gambling tax at 13.3 billion euros over seven years

How the Updated PEGI Rating Could Affect the European Gaming Market and What Germany’s Experience Has to Do with It

The PEGI rating will be updated. Games with loot boxes will be assigned a PEGI 16 rating, while games with “unrestricted communication capabilities” will receive a PEGI 18 rating

A detailed analysis of the EU law against “dark patterns”: risks for developers, industry reactions, and comments from a legal expert

The EU’s fight against dark patterns in games could “kill” European game development, according to the head of Supercell

The state of the European gaming market in numbers: revenue, platforms, number of developers, top countries, and other metrics