Industry
April 23, 2026
Germany Slams Rapper with $292K Fine for Promoting Illegal Gambling
Germany’s gambling regulator has fined a popular rapper due to his extensive promotion of illegal online gambling. The penalty followed previous warnings that the performer did not heed. Capital Bra Promoted Illegal Gambling Extensively In its official announcement, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) said that Vladislav Balovatsky, also known as Capital Bra, had been […]
Legal
April 16, 2026
Lottoland-Related Ruling Enables EU Players to Recover Gambling Losses
A European court has just made a ruling that could send shockwaves across the European gaming sector. The decision saw judges rule against Lottoland in a high-profile case, confirming that EU member states can indeed ban online gaming and that players who lost money to illegal iGaming can sue to recover lost funds. Judges Ruled […]
Casino
March 19, 2026
GGL Pins Rate of Black Market Operations in Germany at 23%
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s gambling regulator, has once again urged lawmakers and stakeholders to take action and curb the growing illegal gambling market in the country. According to the GGL, channelization remains relatively low, referring to the share of players and spending directed toward the regulated market. As of 2024, the GGL […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
Tipico Joins EGBA, Expresses Commitment to High Industry Standards
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced the addition of Tipico, one of Germany’s top dogs when it comes to sports betting and iGaming, to its ranks. As the newest member of the association, Tipico has expressed a firm commitment to safeguarding the sector’s integrity and championing the EGBA’s ideals. Tipico Wants to Champion […]
Sports
January 13, 2026
German Court Sides with Gambler Over Sportsbook for Allowing ‘Excessive’ Gambling
Businesses in Germany that operate casinos and sportsbooks would now have to be careful lest they allow a player to deposit more than the EUR 1,000 deposit cap in the country, around $1166. A court in Bonn has ruled that players who have been allowed to deposit beyond this threshold will be entitled to get […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Swintt Expands in Germany with Entain’s bwin
Swintt is expanding its reach in Germany, after Entain, one of the leaders in the market, has confirmed that the company’s Bwin brand will be integrating more than 100 of its games locally, giving an immediate boost to its library as well as the supplier’s local reach. Both Swintt and Entain are well-established names in the […]
Business
December 16, 2025
Peter & Sons Expands EU Presence with Interwetten and Spillehallen
Award-winning slots studio Peter & Sons unveiled new Europe-facing partnerships that will significantly expand the company’s presence in the Old World. These included deals with the German gaming powerhouse Interwetten, as well as with the Danish gaming company Spillehallen. Some Doors Don’t Need Knocking According to Peter & Sons’ announcement on LinkedIn, the company has […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Germany Reviews Gambling Rules Amid Addiction and Offshore Risks
Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has taken its first concrete step toward closer federal coordination by opening talks with the country’s addiction commissioner. The end goal is to develop a more unified national approach. Targeting Global Threats with Domestic Tools Last week, Ronald Benter, head of the GGL, met with Prof. […]
Sports
November 3, 2025
Betano & FC Bayern Munich Celebrate Partnership with New Campaign
FC Bayern Munich and its betting partner Betano have launched a new TV marketing campaign that highlights the rise of an aspiring player. Featuring legendary former players, the campaign seeks to showcase the history of the club and highlight Betano’s commitment to supporting professional sports. “Genau So” Shows What FC Bayern Is All About The […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Germany’s Gambling Regulator Wants You to Play Safe – Not Illegally
Germany’s gambling regulator, the GGL, has faced repeated criticism about doing too little to stamp out illegal gambling. Now, the regulator has issued a public appeal to consumers at a time when the unregulated gambling market is exceeding the regulated one at a ratio of 11-to-1. GGL Wants Consumers to Stay Safe by Making Them […]