Industry
October 25, 2022
GGL Warned Twitch to Align Its Rules with Gambling Regime
Popular streaming platform Twitch received a caution in Germany as the country’s unified gambling regulator, Glueckspiel (GGL), found its community updates insufficient to meet the requirements of the new gambling regulation. More Should Be Done to Ensure Compliance Earlier in the month Twitch released an update to its ‘Community Guidelines’ in which the Amazon-owned streaming […]
Casino
October 24, 2022
Germany Expands Regulated Market Awarding Two Online Slots Licenses
Two leading online slot operators received a license to operate in Germany last week. Interwetten and Admiral Receive License in Germany Last week, the Landesverwaltungsamt Sachsen-Anhalt, the state administration office of Saxony-Anhalt, added Interwetten Gaming Limited to the white list of operators, allowed to offer their services in the country. This came after, the operator […]
Legal
October 11, 2022
Lottoland Disputes GGL’s “Illegal Operator” Label
The Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), Germany’s new federal gambling regulator continues to crack down on Lottoland Group, whose offerings it considers to be “illegal.” However, the operator disputes these claims, believing that its offerings are in line with the European Union’s freedom of services. ISPs Aren’t Happy with GGL’s Alleged Abuse of Power The German regulator claims […]
Legal
October 10, 2022
GGL Asks More ISPs to Block Lottoland
The GGL, Germany’s new gambling regulator, continues its battle against the Lottoland Group, a betting operator whose offerings the authority deemed to be illegal. The GGL has already succeeded in blocking payments to the operator and is now looking to block it from accessing the country’s digital space. GGL Asks ISPs to Take Action Germany’s […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Bremen Hands Out Permits but Keeps 14 Betting Locations Shut
Some 14 sports betting sites in Bremen, Germany will keep their doors shut, a recent report reveals. Regulators Checked Thousands of Documents Submitted by Betting Shops The Senator for the Interior in Bremen, Ulrich Mäurer, unveiled Monday that 14 sports betting locations will remain closed. The recent announcement follows an effort initiated in July this year. Back […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Germany’s DSWV Urges for Action against Black Market Operators
A new report released by the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), calls for prompt action against black market operators. More than 400 Black Market Websites Operate in Germany The report was released in light of Germany’s Gambling Addiction Action Day 2022, on September 27, and acknowledges that protection of the gamblers and sports bettors from illegal, unlicensed operators is […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Merkur Implements GiG’s Automated Compliance System
German operator Merkur struck a deal with iGaming company Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) to implement the software developer’s latest affiliate compliance tools. The partnership will provide Merkur greater flexibility as the company expands in the diverse and strictly regulated European gambling sector. Merkur Will Have Tighter Affiliate Control The new agreement will provide Merkur […]
Industry
September 26, 2022
Germany Should Introduce Watershed Gambling Advertising Ban
Germany’s Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is once again raising the alarm of risks online sports betting brings, calling for a watershed ban on gambling advertising. Gambling Advertising Fuels Problem Gambling To mark the national Gambling Addiction Day on September 28, the federal health body and the federal Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues […]
Industry
September 23, 2022
Rootz Received License to Offer Online Casino Games in Germany
Online casino gaming operator Rootz announced it has received a license to operate online slot games in Germany and become the latest Malta-based gaming operator active in the German market. Protecting Players and Minors The license granting Rootz the right to operate online slot games is a recognition of the operator’s willingness to meet the […]
Legal
September 22, 2022
Germany Protects Betting Shops from Local Taxation
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, a supreme court for administration-related issues, has decided that municipalities will no longer be able to tax local betting shops. Until now, municipalities were able to levy various taxes. Dortmund’s Municipality Imposed Unjust Taxes The issue stems from a complaint from operators in Dortmund. Local gambling shops were discontent […]