By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

Cloudbet Adds German Localization Ahead of Euro 2021

June 4, 2021

With Euro 2021 around the corner, Cloudbet has released a fully localized German website to meet demand from German-speaking customers. German Customers Now Feel at Home with Cloudbet Cloudbet continues to expand its offer by launching a dedicated website for German customers just on time for Euro 2021. Focusing exclusively on Bitcoin casino and sportsbook […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

European Commission Probes DSWV, DOCV State Aid Complaint

June 1, 2021

A controversial stake tax in Germany is being challenged by a European Commission probe asking officials to elaborate on the grounds of the proposed gambling tax regime. Unequal Market Conditions The EC intervention comes just in time to delay the final voting of the 5.3% tax on online slots and poker stakes state governments in […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Betway Named Official Betting Partner of the Mercedes Cup

May 28, 2021

Online sports betting and gaming brand Betway secured today another high-profile sponsorship deal by becoming the official betting partner of the Mercedes Cup. Official Betting Partner The Mercedes Cup tennis tournament this year is scheduled to take place at prestige Club Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 8 till June 13 and is regarded as […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Snaitech Integrates HappyBet, Consolidates Online Footprint

May 12, 2021

HappyBet, a sports betting firm operating mainly in Germany and Austria, was successfully integrated into Snaitech, the Italian business arm of gambling technology supplier Playtech. Consolidate and Expand Regional Presence The addition of the sports betting operator, which has around 200 points of sale in Germany and Austria combined and annual revenues in the region […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Germany: Stake Tax May Push Half the Players to Offshore Websites

April 29, 2021

A potential red flag for the upcoming State Treaty on Gambling in Germany was discovered by an online survey which found out the proposed level of stake tax could push nearly half the players to offshore gambling operators. Payout Percentage Matters The survey conducted by Goldmedia on behalf of leading gambling operators Entain, Flutter Entertainment […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Germany on Course to Launch New Federal Gaming Regulation

April 22, 2021

The state parliament of Sachsen-Anhalt ratified Germany’s Fourth Amendment on the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüNeuRStV), paving the way for a July 1, 2021 launch of the new gambling regulation. Scheduled Launch Firmly in Sight Sachsen-Anhalt was one of 3 remaining German states which had to officially approve the new gambling regulation, after the Treaty […]

By Luke Thompson

Business

Push Gaming Expands Its Presence in Germany with a Partnership with United Remote

April 19, 2021

Push Gaming, a B2B gaming provider, has reached an agreement with United Remote. Push Gaming’s iconic games, such as Land of Zenith, Wheel of Wonders, and Jammin’ Jars, will now be available to players on sites like Lapalingo, signaling a bigger step into Germany’s upcoming controlled online market. Push Gaming Reached an Agreement with United […]

By Jerome García

Industry

German Gambling Market May Grow Exponentially by 2024, Says Report

April 1, 2021

A new report released by BtoBet suggests that the gambling market in Germany will continue growing. Online casino revenue is expected to reach €3.3 billion, while the industry itself is expected to grow to €18.2 billion by 2024. Will Online Casino Revenue in Germany Skyrocket? A new report projects exponential growth of the online betting […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Germany’s New Gambling Regulations Greenlighted for Implementation

March 26, 2021

Germany is ready to implement its new German Interstate Treaty on Gambling (ISTG 2021) that, among other things, unifies regulations under a single framework. Previously, the country’s 16 states had their gambling laws variations, and the new treaty was designed to make Germany’s gambling activity more efficient. State Minister-Presidents already approved the legislation in November of last year.  Germany […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

Tipico Renews Partnership with Bundesliga Powerhouse Bayern Munich

March 16, 2021

Tipico has renewed its partnership with Bundesliga soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich and will continue to collaborate with the club through 2025. Sportsbook Tipico Strengthens Positions in Germany with Bayern Partnership Tipico will continue to pursue stronger ties with local sports franchises in Germany as the company has renewed its partnership with Bundesliga’s FC Bayern Munich. […]