Worried about the growing threat of match-fixing in Germany? Despite recent allegations, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has found no direct evidence of match manipulation in amateur football. Yet, the real concern lies in the unregulated black market, where oversight is weak, and illegal betting thrives. As dark web betting platforms become increasingly accessible, […]
The Tipping Point in Germany’s Gambling Landscape In 2023, Germany’s sports betting sector faced a pivotal challenge. The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) raised the alarm over the burgeoning black market, which now captures about 50% of all online gambling activity in the country. This surge comes at the cost of licensed operators, who witnessed […]
The Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), Germany’s newly established federal gambling regulator, has stepped forward to assert the validity of its data collection methods in estimating the size of the unlicensed gambling market. This response addresses recent concerns raised by trade bodies DSWV and DOCV, who suggested that a significant portion of gambling in Germany occurs within the […]
A shocking revelation has emerged from a recent study commissioned by two prominent German industry groups—the DOCV and DSWV. It exposes a dark truth about the German gambling landscape: nearly half of all gambling activities occur on the black market. In a market that opened up to regulation in 2021, this revelation raises serious concerns. […]
The DSWV, the German sports betting trade association, has expressed its approval of the growing number of self-excluded players in the country. The association attributes this increase to the enhanced player protection measures implemented by operators. DSWV Advocates Successful Player Protection Amid Expanded OASIS Integration The number of individuals enrolled in Germany’s OASIS system has […]
The executive council of Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), the German sports betting trade body, has re-elected Dr. Damir Böhm, CEO of Tipwin, as a member of the Presidium. Dr. Damir Böhm has been unanimously re-elected by the DSWV membership for a second five-year term. He has been a member of the Presidium since 2018. Before his […]