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How to stop a gambling bill

Think of all the issues the Alabama Legislature had us vote on over the last 10 years. In 2014, it was a measure to ban foreign laws in the state. Not because the Canadian military was massing at the Tennessee border. It was a wink-wink-nod-nod version of a failed proposal to ban Shariah law in the state two years earlier. Legislators that year…
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Strategic Tax Planning for Crypto Gamblers

Not even experienced accounting veterans can tell for sure what the tax implications of cryptocurrency gambling in the U.S. are. They present a complex yet critical challenge, especially with new and evolving Treasury Department regulations, such as Form 1099-DA, designed to aid crypto owners and traders in understanding their tax liabilities. This…
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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…
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Complying with Germany’s intricate slot controls

For the fifth market analysis in the Slot Trumps series we're focusing on a market that took decades to regulate and is yet to fulfil its true potential. Germany's legislative journey started with an online ban in 2008. Fast forward 13 years and the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling created a comprehensive online betting and gaming market, while…
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German gambling: Can the market be saved?

As anyone who has followed the history of the German gambling market will know, legalisation of online casino and sports betting was a long time coming. When the government first moved to regulate the gambling market back in 2008, it was less a road towards liberalisation and more an attempt at prohibition. This took the form of an outright ban on…
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German gambling: Can the market be saved?
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German Online Gambling Black Market Continues To Flourish Due To Poor Legislation

A new study found that half of German online gamblers engage with unlicensed operators Existing GlüNeuRStv measures are not effective in protecting players from the black market German gambling trade bodies have called on GGL to promptly address the issue The government has failed in its goal to drive consumers to the regulated online German…
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📰 The Shifting Landscape of Online Casinos in Germany: A Closer Look

Germany, renowned for its technological advancements and cultural richness, navigates a complex terrain when it comes to online gambling. While certain forms, like sports betting and lotteries, are legal under federal law, the scenario for online casinos remains ambiguous due to a mix of regional and federal regulations. Schleswig-Holstein's…
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📰 The Shifting Landscape of Online Casinos in Germany: A Closer Look
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Study Reveals Half of Germany’s Online Gambling Happens on Unlicensed Sites

Image Source: Shutterstock.com A recent study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) and conducted by economist Gunther Schnabl from the University of Leipzig has raised concerns about the efficacy of Germany's online gambling regulation. Industry stakeholders have also urged…
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Study Reveals Half of Germany’s Online Gambling Happens on Unlicensed Sites
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New study: half of all German players still using black market

The study was commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV). It was authored by economist Gunther Schnabl of the University of Leipzig. The report states that the State Treaty on Gambling, which came into force in July 2021, is missing its key target of ensuring that all online gaming…
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Germany: four out of ten slots players at risk of gambling harm

Germany's first "scientifically grounded report" to measure problem gambling has been published by Drogenbeauftragter, the Federal Drug Commissioner of the Bundestag. The report is the first to measure gambling harm in Germany. This follows the launch of the country's legal online casino market in July 2021. The study pulled the most recent data…
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Irishluck.ie comments on the suggested cap for online slots bets propose

Whether you are a seasoned bettor or merely interested in starting to place wagers, you will likely have heard all about the UK government's plan to overhaul online gambling laws. In April 2023, the UK government outlined its plan to modernise the regulation of the gambling sector in a white paper. Part of this reform was to introduce stake limits…
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How Gambling Laws Are Changing Around the World Features Film Threat

One of the downsides of technology being so fast-moving is the fact that laws can become outdated in virtually no time, and may not be so relevant once there is a new innovation in an industry or a new method for people to gamble. Now, gambling is as popular as ever and the online aspects of the game put us in an era where far more money changes…
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Stakeholders in Germany Ask for Changes to Gambling Regulations

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Ratified by the German Federal States in March 2021 and adopted on July 1 of the same year, the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv)imposes a general ban on online gambling with the exception of licensed traditional lotteries, sports betting, horse racing, online poker, virtual slot machines, online poker, and…
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Stakeholders in Germany Ask for Changes to Gambling Regulations
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New rule on Minnesota e-pull tabs could reduce revenue by 60%, charitable gambling group says

MOORHEAD - Concerned residents gathered inside Moorhead American Legion Post 21 on Thursday, Sept. 21, anxious about how the shift in laws surrounding electronic pull tabs will impact funds raised from local charitable gambling. As part of this year's tax bill, the Minnesota state Legislature handed down new restrictions on e-pull tabs which bans…
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New rule on Minnesota e-pull tabs could reduce revenue by 60%, charitable gambling group says
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GGL fines Red Rhino €50,000 for unlicensed gambling

Red Rhino had withdrawn its German-facing Platincasino.de website but players could still gamble on its Platincasino.com site. The operator does not hold a licence in Germany, nor does it appear on the GGL's white list of approved brands. GGL said that as Red Rhino does not have approval to operate, it is in breach of national law. This, it added,…
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Potawatomi Casino Hotel Opens New Gaming Floor, VIP Room and More

Potawatomi Casino Hotel is having a big year. The local landmark is in the midst of a major $190 million renovation, adding new restaurants, bars, gaming areas, luxe amenities and more. In the summer, the hotel opened Cream City Coffee Co., a new Marketplace dining hall, and Rock & Brews, a restaurant from KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene…
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Potawatomi Casino Hotel Opens New Gaming Floor, VIP Room and More
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Netbet added to German gambling white list

Operating under the name Netbet Enterprises Limited, the operator will offer games under the domains Netbet.de and Vegas.netbet.de. Netbet is one of the latest operators to receive approval to operate in Germany. In April, Jackpot50 was added to the white list. Among other names on the list are 888, Ladbrokes and Tipico. The white list is overseen…
Netbet added to German gambling white list
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It Happened Here: Legends Casino opened to the public 25 years ago

Twenty-five years ago Monday, what is now Legends Casino Hotel opened its doors to the public. Since then, it's proved to be a bet that has paid off well for the Yakama Nation, as a source of revenue and employment of tribal citizens and for various community groups that have benefited from its annual grant program. "Any business that starts out…
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Global Casino Management Systems Market Report 2023: Increasing Legalization and a Rising Number of Gaming Establishments Drives Growth

Global Casino Management Systems Market Report 2023: Increasing Legalization and a Rising Number of Gaming Establishments Drives Growth, /PRNewswire/ -- The "Casino Management Systems Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the…
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Casino Management Systems Global Market Report 2023

The global casino management systems market grew from $6.79 billion in 2022 to $8.02 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on…
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Greentube Expands Presence in Germany via SYNOT Games Deal

NOVOMATIC Gaming and Entertainment's division has announced its intention to diversify its product offering on the German market using SYNOT Games' freshest titles. According to the terms of the new partnership, SYNOT's most successful games will become available for players accessing the StarGames.de platform. The latter is Greentube's online site…
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Greentube Expands Presence in Germany via SYNOT Games Deal
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Location Of €5.6million Lotto Jackpot Winner Revealed

A lucky punter in Limerick has woken up €5.6million richer after the National Lottery revealed where the big winning ticket was sold. The winning numbers, worth €5604203, were: 4, 6, 14, 20, 22, 33, and the bonus number of 45. The winning ticket was purchased using the Lotto app, but the punter is based in Limerick. 'A Lotto player in Limerick has…
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German Regulator to Wage War on Illegal Gambling

The Glucksspiel (GGL), Germany's new gambling regulator, has pledged to wage war on illegal gambling. Now fully active after a year of preparation, GGL board member Benjamin Schwanke said in an interview that the authority expects a large number of legal actions to be started against illegal online operators annually. "To protect players from…
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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…
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Online casino market regulation in Germany

Online iGaming has undergone significant changes in recent years. This is due to increased regulation. The German government has implemented strict laws and oversight on gambling to ensure that online casinos adhere to fair and responsible practices. One key aspect of this regulation is the 5 seconds rule, which prevents turbo autoplay: it requires…
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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…
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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…
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A look at the global gambling market

There is no doubt that the popularity of gambling in recent years across the world has soared, with people engaging in a number of betting activities. Online gambling is referred to as internet betting or internet gambling, comprising online games and is gaining attention day by day. Technology has assisted and developed the global gambling…
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Seven Features Every German Online Crypto Casino Needs

Germany has legalized online gambling entertainment fairly recently. This was done through the Interstate Treaty on Gambling back in mid-2021. To comply with this legislation, operators need to facilitate a safe gambling environment. It's also important to have appealing content or a diverse game selection. If casinos want to improve and attract…
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has relaunched efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha - roughly seven years after its last attempt was blocked by former Gov. Scott Walker. In July, the tribe announced that it had once again partnered with Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to construct a scaled-down…
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha
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With its subsidiary BluBet, NOVO INTERACTIVE is one of the first gaming providers with a German permit for virtual slot machine gaming. Now, the German-based company is further expanding the cooperation with its platform partner Alteatec. Alteatec is one of the world's leading developers and providers of game management and portal systems for…
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Germany Casino Tourism Market is Projected to Reach at a US$ 7533.1 Million in 2022

The Germany Casino Tourism Market is estimated to reach US$ 7533.1 Million in 2022. As per the report, sales are forecast to increase at a robust 3.3 % CAGR, with the market valuation reaching US$ 10422.6 Million by 2032. In Germany, there are more than 50 casinos to select from, spread out across the entire nation. At least one casino may be found…
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Betting Sites: US Vs. EU Gambling Laws

Still a major taboo for some, mostly those in governmental power. Casinos and gambling, the two words that strike fear into the political heart. We take a look at two sides of the argument when it comes to the legalization of gambling and licensing casinos, both online and as land-based establishments. We will be reviewing the American stance on…
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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…
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Casino Rules and Regulations in Germany You Should Know About
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The European Union's Diverse Online Casino Legal Framework

The European Union is the world's first region where similar economic and political values govern member states. However, this differs from the online casino sector, where the 27 member states are autonomous. They are mandated to freely regulate their gaming services as they see fit so long as the laws align with the Treaty on the Functioning of…
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Online casino options to comply with the new German gaming legislation

For online gambling to be sanctioned by the German government, the Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüSTV) must be adhered to by all federal states. Numerous additional restrictions now control the extent to which some forms of gambling, such as online gambling, casino gambling, and slot machine gambling, can be legally conducted. The project seeks to…
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Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort Breaks Ground

On Wednesday morning, Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort has officially broken ground. The new complex south of Edmonton, Alberta, will come with gaming, dining, gas options and more. Louis Bull Tribe Chief Desmond Bull promises that the new establishment will bring prosperity to his people and it will be a step towards truth and…
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Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort Breaks Ground
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Casino Taxes. Tax Comparison: Us vs. UK and Ireland

Each country has a specific set of laws regulating its casino industry. Gambling markets differ in many respects. For example, gambling is legal in some countries and illegal in others. Or there are certain forms of gambling that are legal, whereas others are not. Moreover, some countries don't allow certain payment methods to be used for betting.…
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Casino Taxes. Tax Comparison: Us vs. UK and Ireland
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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…
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Updates in iGaming and Gambling Legislation in Germany
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Sächsische Spielbanken secures online slots licence in Germany

Sächsische Spielbanken has a monopoly on the land-based casino sector in the state of Sachsen. The operator will offer online slots to players in Germany via the Sachsenlotto.de website. Issued by the Sachsen-Anhalt state administration office, the licence will allow Sächsische Spielbanken to operate online slot games legally across the…
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State-Owned Sächsische Spielbanken Receives Online Slot Machines License

The administration office of the German state Saxony-Anhalt has given an online slot machine license to state-owned land-based casino operator Sächsische Spielbanken. Thus, the operator has become the first state-owned company to receive such a license. Sächsische Spielbanken has become the 13 gambling operator in Germany to receive a license…
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Tipico receives German online slots licence

The licence will allow Tipico to offer slots under two domains, Games.tipico.de and Goldrummel.de. Tipico had already been licensed to offer online sports betting at a number of domains, and has a large network of retail betting shops across Germany. Tipico is the tenth business to be licensed to offer online slots across Germany. Tipico now joins…
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German Regulator Warns Twitch of Gambling Ad Restrictions

The German gambling regulator said that it is unsatisfied with updated community guidelines provided by Twitch. considered criminal offenses under the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty Die Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) said that Twitch is making progress, but it is not quite there yet. Gambling advertisements for operators that are not regulated by…
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German Regulator Warns Twitch of Gambling Ad Restrictions
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Payments to the operator of an illegal online gambling game can be reclaimed

Payments to the operator of an illegal online gambling game can be reclaimed - is a wave of lawsuits now threatening operators? - LG Köln, Urt. v. 19.10.2021 (16 O 614/20): In principle, the operation of online gambling in Germany requires the permission of a German authority. In the absence of such a permit, operators are not only threatened with…
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Rootz secures online slots licence in Germany

Issued by the Sachsen-Anhalt state administration office, the body responsible for national online casino regulation and licensing, the licence will allow Rootz to offer online slots to players in the country. The licence will cover the Wildz.de, Wheelzgames.de and Spinz.de German-facing websites. The operator will join the nine businesses and 12…
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Rootz secures online slots licence in Germany
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The BZgA wants to see a gambling ad ban after 9 pm in Germany

September 28 is Gambling Addiction Day and the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is providing insight into the dangers of online sports betting. With help from the Federal Government Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues, information has been provided on how players are at risk. The BZgA wants to see changes made in Germany when it…
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The BZgA wants to see a gambling ad ban after 9 pm in Germany
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who is among the best virtual casinos on the net?

The virtual gambling market is booming in Germany. At the latest since the nationwide legalisation, which was determined by law in July 2021, the industry is buoyant. Innumerable online casinos are romping around on the local market. The number of providers increases at regular intervals. With such a high density of offers, it can be difficult to…
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Jokerstar Casino operated by Kling Automaten GmbH goes live in Germany

Pragmatic Solutions is very proud to announce, that Jokerstar Casino (www. jokerstar.de) is live in the regulated German online gaming market. Kling was established in 1954. The third-generation family-run company operates 165 Joker casino arcades across Germany. One of the casino operator's highest values is offering its customers the best…
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Rootz enters the online slot market in Germany, receives license

The fast-growing iGaming operator, Rootz Ltd, announced its entry into the German regulated gambling market. Last week, the company said that it entered the market as one of the first operators. The entry comes after Rootz received a license to operate online slot games in Germany. To enter the regulated gambling market and offer its services, the…
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Rootz enters the online slot market in Germany, receives license
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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. To mark the national Gambling Addiction Day on September 28, the federal health body and the federal Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues Burkhard Blienert turned the…
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Jokerstar casino launches online in Germany

Pragmatic Solutions and Kling Automaten have announced the launch of Jokerstar Casino for the German online gaming market. The Jokerstar brand has been active in Germany for years through its retail casino arcades across the country, employing over 1000 people. However, after the establishment of the new German regulator, Pragmatic and Kling saw…
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Jokerstar casino launches online in Germany
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German health body demands 9pm gambling ad watershed

The Federal government commissioner for addiction and drug Issues, Burkhard Blienert, critiqued the rise in gambling ads: "Advertising for online gambling and sports betting is spreading at breakneck speed. This trend is concerning because hundreds of thousands of people already have problem gambling or are even addicted," he said. The commissioner…
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What You Need to Know About Gambling and Your 2021 Taxes

The deadline for filing 2021 federal tax returns looms on April 18 this year and for gamblers, it's an occasion to be reminded of how the tax code addresses their gaming activity. Generally speaking, that's not too kindly. The bottom line is simple and stern. As a rule, all income from gambling - including real money online casino play - must be…
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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. The license granting Rootz the right to operate online slot games is a recognition of the operator's willingness to meet the requirements of the State Treaty…
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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…
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Frankfurt court orders online casino to refund player €26,000
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Sonnenspiele becomes latest licensed German slots operator

The operator will join the eight businesses and eleven brands already licensed by the Sachsen-Anhalt state administration office, the body responsible for national online casino regulation and licensing. The German slots regime is highly tax and regulatory intensive; and larger, more established companies - often with roots in the land-based sector…
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Sonnenspiele becomes latest licensed German slots operator
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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…
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What Does "Profit Tax" Mean at Online Casinos?

Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings at non GamStop casinos? This question is on the minds of many jackpot-chasing players as well as poker and blackjack professionals! In fact there is a lot of confusion about this - if my winnings are taxable, then I have to subtract my net losses as well. Rational! How would the government figure out my non…
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Gauselmann Group Granted Licence for Virtual Slots in Germany

The Gauselmann Group is one of the first providers to be granted a licence to operate virtual slot-machine games in Germany. Since the beginning of August, the Eastern Westphalian company has been authorised to offer its popular and successful slot-machine games online in Germany under the domain www.merkur-spiel.de and thus legally provide…
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Gauselmann Group Granted Licence for Virtual Slots in Germany
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Another Gauselmann brand licensed to offer online slots in Germany

The business joins fellow Gauselmann brand Merkur on the list, as well as Mernov, which was founded as a joint venture between Merkur and Novomatic, though has since implemented a new shareholder structure. Given that both Merkur and Mernov were licensed for multiple sites, this means that six of the ten brands allowed to operate in Germany are…
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Another Gauselmann brand licensed to offer online slots in Germany
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BluBet Operations receives German licence for online slots

Gaming classics as well as numerous gaming novelties from renowned producers will be available through the Novoline.de website, the company said. "The State Treaty on Gaming gives us licensed providers a clear mandate: we must steer the gaming needs of millions of people into legal, safe channels - away from the illegal market," said Oliver Bagus,…
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BluBet Operations receives German licence for online slots
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Novo Interactive obtains German licence for BluBet slot games

The State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt has granted Novo Interactive subsidiary BluBet Operations licence approval for the operation of virtual slot machine games in Germany. Novo Interactive operates the Novoline online platform, offering a range of virtual slot games from a variety of developers. The licence approval marks BluBet as one…
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Novo Interactive obtains German licence for BluBet slot games
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Novomatic listed as sixth German online slots licensee

This licence will allow Novomatic to have its subsidiary, BluBet Operations, operate under the novoline.de domain in the country. Mernov, a joint venture between Novomatic and Merkur, was the first operator to be given an online slots licence. Tipwin and Ruleo received licences in June this year. However, this business changed its name to Deutsche…
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Novomatic listed as sixth German online slots licensee
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Wanted Chinese Online Casino Businessman Nabbed in Thailand

Police in Bangkok, Thailand has led a raid against a Chinese businessman who is wanted back in mainland China and is subject to an international arrest warrant. The man, one She Zhijiang, aged 40, has eluded Chinese authorities since 2012, according to local media outlets, but he will now face charges of running an illegal online casino. China has…
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Wanted Chinese Online Casino Businessman Nabbed in Thailand
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Chinese gambling kingpin taken into custody in Bangkok

Authorities in Bangkok have detained a controversial Chinese businessman who is the subject of an international arrest warrant for allegedly running an illegal online casino, police said Saturday. She Zhijiang, 40, has been on the run from Chinese authorities since 2012, according to Chinese media. He has had controversial mega projects and gaming…
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Thai authorities detain online Casino suspect

Authorities in Bangkok have detained a controversial Chinese businessman who is the subject of an international arrest warrant for allegedly running an illegal online casino, Thai police said Saturday. She Zhijiang, 40, has been on the run from Chinese authorities since 2012, according to Chinese media. He has had controversial mega projects and…
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BANGKOK, Thailand - Authorities in Bangkok have detained a controversial Chinese businessman who is the subject of an international arrest warrant for allegedly running an illegal online casino, Thai police said Saturday. She Zhijiang, 40, has been on the run from Chinese authorities since 2012, according to Chinese media. He has had controversial…
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SlotMagie And Merkur Receive Slot Machine Licenses in Germany

Germany is expanding the number of licenses available for slot machine operators from three to five. SlotMagie and Merkur are entering the German market after Mernov, which has been renamed to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Glücksspiel (DGGS), Tipwin and Mybet. Malta-based The Mill Adventure, which operates the website SlotMagie, is the fourth licensee…
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SlotMagie And Merkur Receive Slot Machine Licenses in Germany
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Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Grants Gauselmann Group Slot License

The Gauselmann Group has received a license to offer virtual slot games in Germany The company first applied for the license last July with the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office The games will be available under the Merkur Spiel brand Image Source: Shutterstock.com Global, family-run business that creates and distributes slot machines and…
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Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Grants Gauselmann Group Slot License
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Gauselmann Group granted licence for virtual slots in Germany

The Gauselmann Group has been given the green light to offer virtual slot machine gaming in Germany. In July 2021, the company filed a licence application with the Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office, an application which has - a little over one year later - borne fruit. The Gauselmann Group has now received permission to make its virtual…
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Gauselmann Group granted licence for virtual slots in Germany
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Slotmagie and Merkur become fourth and fifth German slot licensees

The Mill Adventure will receive a licence to offer slots on its Slotmagie website, while Merkur is licensed for three sites: Xtip, Merkur Sports and Merkur Spiel. The new system includes a number of strict conditions, including a €1 stake limit for slots. In addition, operators must pay 5.3% of their turnover in tax. As a result of these…
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Slotmagie and Merkur become fourth and fifth German slot licensees
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Crown Resorts Sydney finally opens casino floor

Long overdue, the arrival of the Crown Resorts casino in Sydney is finally at hand with the company launching its gaming floors at the Barangaroo property this Monday. It took the property some 18 months after the hospitality business welcomed its first guests to go ahead with the official opening. In the past year and a half, Crown Sydney casino…
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Crown Resorts Sydney finally opens casino floor
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The Leading European Countries Gambling Sites

Gambling is a game of luck and chance characterized by fun and entertainment. Gambling has existed since the old days, almost as old as human history. It never gets old, and it is still becoming more popular worldwide. With the growing technology, you do not have to travel miles to enjoy a game. It is challenging to handle gambling with universal…
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Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe

Bratislava, Slovakia - In recent years, changes to gambling rules and regulations have led to increased investment across Central Europe, leading to rising tourism and a boom in iGaming and sports betting. In the same way that diverse regulatory frameworks are applied between countries in terms of gambling in the European Union, nations in Central…
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Online gambling rules and regulations in Central Europe
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Slotegrator reviews the worldwide trend of gambling legalisation

More and more countries are coming to the conclusion that regulating igaming makes infinitely more sense than trying to ban it. Government authorities around the world are waking up to the fact that prohibiting gambling simply creates the perfect conditions for the black market to thrive, fails to protect players, and deprives the national budget…
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Slotegrator reviews the worldwide trend of gambling legalisation
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Why are MGA-licensed online casinos the top choice for Finnish players?

MGA-licensed casinos are so popular among the Finns, that many affiliate websites are focusing all their informational content on those game-loving folks. These websites guide Finnish casino players towards safe and responsible casinos and help them avoid non-EU-licensed operators. A good example of this is Turvallisetkasinot.com, which features…
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Why are MGA-licensed online casinos the top choice for Finnish players?
World Casino News

Bet-at-home online gaming license suspended by UK Gambling Commission

The UK Gambling Commission has decided to review Bet-at-home's operations in the United Kingdom due to potential breaches of gambling laws. In the meantime, the company's license is suspended. The operator is based in Germany, with offices located in Gibraltar and Malta. Possible 2005 Gambling Act Violations With the announcement of the review,…
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Bet-at-home online gaming license suspended by UK Gambling Commission
JDSupra

Spotlight on online gaming

There is no need to say that online gaming has conquered the world and certainly will shape the future. It is an industry with one of the quickest product launches, rise of new market players and key drivers for new technology - yet it is prone to issues such as trademark infringement and money laundering in a constantly changing regulatory…
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Spotlight on online gaming
Gambling News

Germany’s New Federal Gambling Regulator Is Ready to Get Down to Business

As previously announced, Germany's Saxony-Anhalt State Administration Office has been replaced by die Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) effective today, July 1. The new body is now the official gambling regulator in the country, taking over from the previous decentralized system exactly one year after the country launched the legal market for online…
Law
Germany’s New Federal Gambling Regulator Is Ready to Get Down to Business
World Casino News

Apparat online slots distributed by United Remote

In a deal that will see its full suite of games made available to popular online casino and sportsbook brands in "key Malta markets," German slot developer Apparat Gaming has extended its existing relationship with leading platform provider United Remote. The agreement will see the game aggregator and development studio's B2B and B2C partner…
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Apparat online slots distributed by United Remote
European Gaming

Gambling Regulations in Different Parts of the World

In terms of international online betting legislation, every government has a different stance on the matter. While some countries have embraced internet gambling, others are doing all in their power to outlaw it. It's also possible to see vastly varied approaches to online gaming in countries within the same continent. When it comes to regulations…
Law
Gambling Regulations in Different Parts of the World
Yogonet

BGaming’s online content now fully compliant with German regulations

iGaming content provider BGaming announced Tuesday that the studio has implemented all the technical improvements required by the German market regulator and is ready to provide its iGaming content to the local operators. In a press release, the company announced that its portfolio of online slots is now fully compliant with German regulations. The…
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BGaming’s online content now fully compliant with German regulations
European Gaming

BGaming’s portfolio of online games is now fully compliant with the German regulation

BGaming is delighted to announce that the studio has implemented all the technical improvements required by the German market regulator and is ready to provide its iGaming content to the local operators. BGaming's portfolio of online slots is now fully compliant with the German regulation. The company has started supplying its high-quality games to…
Law
BGaming’s portfolio of online games is now fully compliant with the German regulation
Gambling News

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
Tipwin and Mybet Got Licenses for Online Slot Machines
iGaming Business

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

Crypto casinos and online gambling with CoinsPaid

Crypto gambling has picked up significantly around the globe, as more people turn to crypto casinos. As with the rest of the world, the trend is fast catching on in Europe, including in Germany, where a growing number of traders see current government regulations as overly restrictive and unacceptable. The rise in crypto casino players is largely…
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Crypto casinos and online gambling with CoinsPaid
MiBiz

Editor’s Notebook: Off-reservation casino proposals highlight inadequate tribal funding, inequitable federal model

Whether the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians will secure the necessary approval from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to open a casino in Fruitport Township remains an open question, but the answer will likely emerge within a matter of days. So far, the tribe has secured approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior to take the land into trust, a…
Finance
iGaming Business

Zeal’s Lotto24 secures first German licence under GlüNeuRStV

The seven-year licence will run through to 30 June 2029, in accordance with the new State Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStV) and will allow Lotto24 continue offering its lottery brokerage products nationwide. The follow-up licence is Zeal's first issued under the GlüNeuRStV, which came into force on 1 July last year. Lotto24's existing licence came into…
Sports
Zeal’s Lotto24 secures first German licence under GlüNeuRStV
Gambling News

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

In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Germany

i Legislation and jurisprudence As explained in Section I.i, the basic legal framework for gambling in Germany is the Interstate Treaty 2021, which was introduced on 1 July 2021 and marks the fourth attempt of the German states to create uniform and EU-law-compliant gambling regulation. The first amendment of the Interstate Treaty took place in…
Finance
In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Germany
World Casino News

Germany gaming regulators approve Mernov MBH for slot gaming

Germany has awarded its first online slot license. The Ministry of the Interior and Sports has approved Mernov Betriebsgesellschaft MBH as the first operator for online slot gaming licensing since the passage of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv). The Bundesländer of Saxony-Anhalt is the interim regulator of the new regime. The…
Sports
Germany gaming regulators approve Mernov MBH for slot gaming
Gaming Intelligence

Mernov secures first German online slots licence

Gauselmann Group subsidiary Mernov has been awarded the first national online casino licence in Germany. The Berlin-based operator has secured approval to launch its Jackpot Piraten and Bing Bong brands in the regulated German market, offering slot games to players nationwide. "We are very happy to be the first provider with a Germany-wide license…
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Mernov secures first German online slots licence
iGaming Business

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…
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German Court Awards €12,000 in Suit Against Online Casino

The High Court of Frankfurt in Germany has ruled that an online casino customer can recoup roughly €12000 ($12775) in losses incurred while playing. claimed that the losses were incurred in 2017 As first reported by German magazine Spiegel, a man from the Hesse region cited problem-gambling laws in his suit. He claimed that the losses were incurred…
Law
German Court Awards €12,000 in Suit Against Online Casino
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More German woes as Frankfurt court backs gambler’s claim against online casino losses

A flood of lawsuits could be on the horizon for German online gambling incumbents, as the High Court of Frankfurt supports a ruling that an online casino customer was entitled to reclaim losses. Brought to light by German weekly news magazine Spiegel, a gambler from the region of Hesse had made a claim against a'Malta-based operator'declaring that…
Malta
More German woes as Frankfurt court backs gambler’s claim against online casino losses
The Munich Eye

Interesting facts about gambling in Germany

Legally defined, gambling is an activity in which certain people bet on the outcome of a particular situation. The game's outcome is not based on the players' skill but rather on a random principle. Today, we will talk about interesting facts and figures about gambling in Germany, in addition to the most popular betting games types. Gambling: 3…
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Are Gambling Winnings Taxed In The Uk?

The FTT case demonstrates why gambling winnings are not subject to UK tax laws, as there is legal support for this position. Taxes on profits are not collected from casinos or betting sites, but from remote gaming operators who are charged 15 percent. Gambling winnings do not have to be taxed, at least in the UK. Any profits or stakes you have won…
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