October 15, 2024

GGL Wins Legal Battle Against Swiss Payment Provider

Germany’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GGL) has won a significant legal victory against a Swiss-based payment provider, marking a crucial step in its fight against unlicensed gambling operations. The ruling, handed down by the Halle Administrative Court, underscores the GGL’s growing authority and international reach, reinforcing its commitment to curbing unlawful gambling activities. Discover how this […]

March 14, 2024

Controversy Surrounds German Gambling Harm Survey Amidst Methodology Change

German Regulator Under Fire: A Deep Dive into the Gambling Harm Survey Controversy Amidst ongoing debate, the German Gambling Regulator (GGL) steadfastly defends the Gambling Harm Survey’s altered methodology against a backdrop of criticism. At the University of Hohenheim’s twentieth Gambling Symposium, GGL underscores the paramount importance of scientific insight in shaping the nation’s gambling […]

December 11, 2023

GGL Stands by Data Collection Methods Amid Debate Over Germany’s Unlicensed Gambling Market Size

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 […]

October 31, 2023

German Court Upholds GGL’s Fine Against Red Rhino

Germany’s gambling watchdog, GGL, remains victorious as Red Rhino fails to win its appeal against a €50,000 fine. The penalty was imposed last month for the operator’s involvement in delivering online gambling services without an appropriate German license. Though Red Rhino had dismantled its German-targeted website, Platincasino.de, it continued to cater to German customers through […]