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Online Casino Regulations In Germany

Recent changes to the legal situation in the German market have significantly impacted the online gambling experience for players in the region. As of October 15th, 2020, all German states (except for Schleswig Holstein) have signed the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling. (ISTG), with a total of 15 states on board. These regulations, which came…

Law ・ 01 March 2024

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📰 Choosing best online casino for German players

Gambling in Germany is a bit of a tricky business. Some online gambling is kinda legal, but mostly, it's like wandering into a grey zone. You see, there was a time in Schleswig-Holstein when online gambling got the green light, but then it was like, "Nope, not anymore." The state eventually decided to toe the federal line against it. So, here we…

Gambling Sites ・ 14 November 2023

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A Guide To Choosing No-Deposit Bonuses In Germany

In the realm of online gambling, Erik King made a no deposit list for Germany that has emerged as an enticing offering for players in Germany and beyond. These bonuses allow players to enjoy the thrill of gaming without an initial financial commitment. However, the world of no-deposit bonuses can be a maze of terms and conditions and understanding…

12 November 2023

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Germany: Regulator approves close to 50 more gambling licences

However, only 25 providers have been so far added to the official white list of operators licensed in Germany, due to outstanding security deposits. After 18 months of preparation and development work, the GGL from 1 January 2023 took over all gambling regulatory tasks previously performed by individual federal states within Germany. This includes…

Law ・ 11 January 2023

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SkillOnNet gains licence to offer online slots in German states

The licence will cover all SkillOnNet brands; however, initially, the company's main focus will be its flagship German-facing gaming site, DrueckGluek.de. The site is already a well-known brand in Germany, having operated since 2015 under a license from the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It later met the requirements of the State Treaty on Gambling…

Law ・ 05 January 2023

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German federal regulator greenlights SkillOnNet license and its leading German-facing brand DrueckGluek.de for online slots Global gaming and entertainment brand SkillOnNet has received a license to offer online slots in all states of Germany from the country's recently established federal gambling regulator, die Glücksspielbehörde (GGL). The…

Law ・ 05 January 2023

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SkillOnNet and bet-at-home secure latest German online slot licences

SkillOnNet and bet-at-home have become the latest operators to be granted approval from the State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt to offer online slot games to players in Germany. SkillOnNet has been approved to launch online slots via 40 brands, although the company's main focus will initially be its flagship DrueckGluek.de site, which has…

Slots ・ 04 January 2023

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Casino Rules and Regulations in Germany You Should Know About

Online casinos and gambling are one of the activities that have gained massive popularity in recent years. Besides, they provide entertainment to gamers and income through bets. While there are many online casinos available, you should be on the lookout for the ones that offer mind-blowing odds and promotions. For instance, you can…

Law ・ 29 November 2022

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Updates in iGaming and Gambling Legislation in Germany

Is there a gloomy forecast for Germany's gambling industry? Due to significant delays and shifts, the German betting industry has been clouded by uncertainty in recent years. Sixteen German federal governments signed a gambling treaty in 2012 intending to introduce sports betting to the online casino industry. Learn about the difficulties facing…

Law ・ 14 November 2022

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Important Events That Have Taken Place In Latin America's Online Gambling Industry

Games of chance on online casino platforms across Latin America have seen recent growth, especially after the coronavirus pandemic forced the world to go virtual. This caused its online gambling scene to really take off. Since then, casino operators and third-party betting sites have taken an interest in putting together a multi-billion-dollar…

Industry ・ 31 October 2022

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Frankfurt court orders online casino to refund player €26,000

The case, which was initially heard in the Gießen Regional Court in September last year, relates to activity on the German-language website between January 2018 and February 2020, a period in which the customer lost more than €26000. The court said that the casino was operated by a business based in Gibraltar and did not hold a licence to offer…

Games ・ 17 September 2022

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PayPal must pay casino player money back

The success of online casinos and online sports betting providers largely depends on the payment methods provided. Previously, it mattered whether a casino had a license so that the payment methods were also considered legal and therefore legally feasible. The precedent around PayPal and sports betting providers bet-at-home and 888poker has forced…

Payment Methods ・ 29 August 2022

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Tipwin and Mybet Got Licenses for Online Slot Machines

On June 23, Tipwin and Mybet obtained licenses in Germany for slot machine games, becoming the second and third-biggest gambling company in the whole country that offers such games online. The new license has allowed renowned sports betting operator Tipwin to offer slot games as part of a new section on its website, while Mybet acquired its license…

Sports ・ 24 June 2022

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Tipwin and Mybet join Mernov as Germany’s only online slots licensees

Tipwin - a well-known sports betting operator in the country - is now also allowed to offer slots, on a new gaming section of its website. Online-first operator Mybet has also secured a licence, through its owner Ruleo Alpenland. A previous iteration of Mybet had filed for insolvency in 2018, before the brand was revived under new ownership, with a…

Sports ・ 24 June 2022

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Frankfurt Court Orders a Casino to Refund All Deposits Made by a Player

Frankfurt's Higher Regional Court has ordered an unnamed online casino to repay €26000 ($27500) to a player which used the site's services between 2018 and 2020. At the time, online gambling in Germany was only regulated in Schleswig-Holstein and the operator did not hold a German license. The online gambling website offered its services in the…

Law ・ 20 May 2022

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Gauselmann’s Mernov awarded Germany’s first online slots licence

Mernov is so far the only online slots business named on the white list of approved online slots operators, published by Glücksspielbehörde, the new national regulator based in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt. It has received a licence to operate online slots at both Jackpotpiraten.de and Bingbong.de, and appears to be part of Gauselmann Group as it is…

Sports ・ 06 May 2022

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Ridiculous and Strange Rules around the World about Online Slot Machines

Online slot machines have become widespread since the 1990s when technology becomes a major aspect of our lives and the Internet's availability. People who used to visit land-based casinos find that online casinos are much easier because you don't have to go far from your home to visit the casino and wait in the crowd. However, like any other…

Incidents ・ 11 April 2022

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Regulatory Differences Between Various Markets

Online gambling came into existence in 1996, but over the past decade entered the mainstream consciousness, and in the last few years, it sky-rocketed in popularity. In 2023, the global gaming market should start pulling in annual revenues of close to $93 billion, or $27 billion more than its 2020 figure. Hence, as this pastime becomes more widely…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 March 2022

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Nordrhein-Westfalen to grant five online casino licences

The treaty allowed state governments to choose how they regulated online table games, be it through creating a monopoly or issuing a number of licences equivalent to the number of land-based casinos in the state. Nordrhein-Westfalen has opted for the latter approach, meaning five licences may be issued. The law clarifies that this comes in response…

Religion ・ 22 February 2022

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Germany’s new regulations will finally allow online casino licensing in 2021

With the new Interstate Treaty on Gambling going into effect as of July 1, allowing the licensing of online casinos and sportsbooks, the Slotegrator's analyst explains what to expect from the new regulation and what aspects of iGaming business it covers, including player protection and advertising. He also provides with a more detailed overview of…

Law ・ 21 January 2022

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Is Germany being greedy or looking out for the safety of German players?

Like in many other European countries, gambling activities have been enjoyed by Germans since Ancient Romans took over German territories. Roman soldiers who inhabited Germany enjoyed gambling and this is how Germans were introduced to gambling. One of the oldest European casinos opened its doors in Germany. It was the Casino Wiesbaden that started…

Malta ・ 17 December 2021

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What Does the Casino Industry Look Like in Germany After the Regulation?

On July 1st 2021, the German "Glücksspielstaatsvertrag" (InterState Treaty on Gambling or ISTG 2021) was officially enforced. Online gambling, i.e. virtual slot machines, online casinos and online poker, is now legal in Germany. Any provider meeting legal requirements and having a state permit can take part in the German market. Germany always had…

Law ・ 30 November 2021

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Germany’s New Online Rules And Regulations For Gambling

Germany's gambling has been very strict and complicated. Still, the introduction of the updated Treaty on gambling ("ISTG 2021") on March 12, 2020, gives new licensing possibilities to those in the online gaming industry. This fantastic news will push the current ban on online slot machines and poker that have only been operating out of one state,…

Law ・ 21 October 2021

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Why are German Casinos the Best?

From the outside, you might not know of Germany as a significant gambling destination. However, you would be surprised by the number of casino gaming services available in the country. There are tons of casinos out there, be it online or land-based, that offer exquisite gaming services to their clients. Casinos such as caxino.de offer keen players…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 October 2021

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The Gambling Regulations in Europe

Although the EU is essentially united as a commercial bloc, its gambling regulations differ slightly from country to country. As the Schengen accord allows broad mobility between EU member states, some players might be confused by what they can play - and where. You are free to travel across the borders - so long as you keep in mind that the rules…

Law ・ 14 October 2021

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A list of new online gambling licenses in Germany lacks poker and casino

The German Federal State of Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt) has released a list of online gambling operators who have applied for and received a license there in accordance with the Fourth State Treaty on Gambling (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021 - GlüStV 2021). Unfortunately for players in the eastern Bundesländer, the whitelist didn't include any…

Poker ・ 11 October 2021

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Permission granted: LeoVegas receives renewed licence to offer games in Denmark

The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has granted Stockholm-listed mobile gaming specialist LeoVegas Group its renewed licences. The five-year licences, launched in the autumn, will enable LeoVegas the chance to continue offering online casinos and sports betting in Denmark's growing market up until 2026.Since 2016, when the company was…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

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Gambling regulations in Europe

Although Europe is a unified bloc as regards to economic significance, each country enacts its own legislation. This also applies to the online gambling sector as there are no regulations that standardizes it throughout Europe. This basically means that you can cross a border and find an entire host of new laws. In this article, we will discuss the…

Law ・ 27 September 2021

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Pragmatic Play Online Slots Go Live with Germany-Focused StarGames

Pragmatic Play has seen its collection of online slots go live with Greentube's Germany-facing iGaming brand StarGames in a move that will significantly strengthen the leading online casino games maker and supplier's regulated presence. StarGames players now have access to a vast array of Pragmatic Play's innovative titles, including the hugely…

Sports ・ 24 August 2021

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New State Treaty Legalizes Online Gambling in Germany

The new State Treaty on Gambling came into effect on July 1, ending the ban on virtual casino games like poker and roulette, as well as slot machines. The move brings Germany in line with most of the rest of Europe, but has drawn criticism from addiction experts. Most people in Germany are familiar with celebrity-backed commercials for online…

Law ・ 14 August 2021

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The new treaty that could transform Germany’s gambling industry

Germany's gambling industry has been the centre of much debate in recent years, with regulators seeking to soften some of the strictest laws in Europe. The new Interstate Treaty on Gambling (ISTG 21), which came into force on July 1, contains some of the biggest changes to gambling legislation in the country's recent history. Online gambling,…

Industry ・ 20 July 2021

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Greentube enters new German market with OnlineCasino Deutschland AG

Greentube's key account manager for Germany Julia Schagerl said: "We are beyond excited to have finally launched our games portfolio in the newly-regulated and highly-anticipated German market. The country has huge potential and our content has already proven popular with the local audience so we have high hopes for what the future has in…

Poker ・ 18 July 2021

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Legalization of Online Casinos: Gambling Researcher Warns of Addiction Dangers

The Bremen gaming researcher Tobias Hayer fears increased addiction risks with the entry into force of the new State Treaty on Gaming on July 1st. "The legalization of online gambling will make it even more popular and the incentives to play will be massively increased," said the psychologist at the German Press Agency. With the new State Treaty,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 25 June 2021

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Holland Casino Selects IDEMIA’S SAFE Online Gaming Vault to Support the Certification and Launch of Its New Online Gaming Website

COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 22, 2021-- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has been selected by Holland Casino, a Dutch state-owned company with fourteen casinos located throughout the country, to deliver its Online Gaming Vault to help with the launch their new online gaming site. IDEMIA's turnkey solution will enable…

Industry ・ 22 June 2021

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Saarland ratifies German online casino treaty

The proposal was first approved in March 2020, and it aims to legalise online poker and casino games in the country from July 12021. The governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) voted for the bill, as did Die Linke, while Alternativ für Deutschland (AfD) abstained. The implementation of GlüNeuRStv was dependent…

Religion ・ 07 May 2021

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ORYX prepares entry into Germany’s iGaming market via StarGames deal

ORYX Gaming is set to enter Germany's iGaming market following a content deal with StarGames - the online casino site of Greentube Malta Ltd. ORYX Gaming announced the agreement in a press release on Wednesday, ushering the arrival of their games in the strong European market. The Slovenia-headquartered company will be supplying the online casino…

Industry ・ 19 January 2021