By Jerome García

Legal

German States Agree Online Casino Transitional Period

September 12, 2020

German federal states reached an agreement to permit online casino games on transitional basis prior to the introduction of the new regulation in July 2021, provided that operators comply with the new regulatory framework. The deadline date to achieve compliance with the upcoming new legislation on gambling is October 15. According to reports in the […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

PlayChange Arrives in Bavaria to Tackle Gambling Addiction

July 13, 2020

In a bid to begin reducing the numbers of problem gamblers in Bavaria, the state is launching a new help line app, PlayChange, to tackle the issue. Bavarian State to Launch PlayChange App to Fight Addiction The Bavarian State Office for Gambling Addiction will launch a new platform dedicated to reducing gambling harm in the […]

By Julie Moraine

Business

Germany: 50% Gambling Market Revenue Growth Projection by 2024

July 3, 2020

Revenue in Germany is expected to reach €3.3 billion by the end of 2024, a market projection from consultancy company Goldmedia suggests. The company that specializes in the media, gaming and entertainment industries and has more than 20 years of actively supporting national and foreign clients also sees a drop in 2020 revenues of up […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Hamburg Chooses Enforcement Actions Against Online Casinos

June 25, 2020

Bwin, Tipico and Bet3000 have been accused of operating illegal online casinos in Hamburg, as the Hamburg Interior Authority filed criminal complaints against them in a development that showed the glaring differences between the 16 German states ahead of the New Treaty on Gambling coming into force July 1, 2021. Germany States Divided Barely a […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Germany: Visa Card Payments Unavailable for Online Gambling

May 28, 2020

Visa has warned all of its banks and payment processor partners in Germany that it will discontinue its services regarding payments to and from illegal online gambling websites, claims a recent story in the German media outlet NDR. Online Gambling Still Illegal Online gambling in most of its forms in Germany is illegal according to […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Bremen’s Audit Committee Reviews Bremer Toto and Lotto’s Ads Practices

May 16, 2020

BTL targeted by the Bremen’s Audit Committee due to contentious advertising practices. Scientific Games extends partnership with LOTTO Thüringe for 3 more years. Bremen’s Audit Committee Sought Unacceptable Advertising Practices by BTL The state lottery operator of Germany’s Bremer state, Toto and Lotto (BTL), was warned over unacceptable gambling advertisement practices by the Bremen’s Audit […]

By Simon Deloit

Legal

Sports Book License Applications Still Welcomed in Germany

May 4, 2020

The sports betting license process in Germany will continue despite being legally blocked by the court, as the licensing body, the Darmstadt Regional Council, announced last week it would continue to accept new sports book applications. Third Amendment The third amendment of the State Treaty on Gambling, effective January 1, 2020, tasked the Darmstadt Regional […]

By Simon Deloit

Business

Gauselmann Prepares to Re-Open As Germany Eases Back from Restrictions

April 25, 2020

German gaming technology and equipment manufacturer Gauselmann Group has been preparing its production and gaming facilities for an earlier opening, encouraged by the recent developments in the country where federal government starts to ease back the economy from the restrictions. Production, Sales and Gaming Closed Due to the coronavirus spreading concerns, Gauselmann closed down all […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Legalization of Sports Betting In Germany Court-Challenged and Blocked

April 3, 2020

The legalization of sports betting in Germany has hit another snag, as the Darmstadt Administrative Court halted the process, casting serious doubts whether operators would ever take any bets under the third amendment of the State Treaty on Gambling, the Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag /GlüNeuRStV/. Discriminatory Process, Lack of Transparency Much to the dismay of the Deutscher Sportwettenverband […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Germany’s Head Of States Approve New Gambling Regulations

March 15, 2020

Germany has agreed to legalize online poker and casino on a state level, after all head of states, in a recent meeting in Berlin, approved the formally agreed gambling regulations. In addition, the 16 states decided on the location of the new regulatory body for the country. Poker Players, Hold Your Horses Online casino and […]