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 […]
Cracking Down on Loot Boxes: Germany’s Bold Move to Safeguard Youth Imagine a world where the thrill of gaming intertwines seamlessly with the excitement of a gamble. That world is now. Loot boxes, a cornerstone of modern video gaming, are under the microscope. Germany’s gambling regulator, the GGL, steps up, aiming to redefine the boundaries […]
GGL Challenges Proposed Reforms by Federal Ministry of Justice: Implications for Illegal Gambling The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the German Gambling Authority, sounds the alarm over proposed reforms to Section 284 of Germany’s Criminal Code. In a bold move aimed at preserving its arsenal against illegal gambling, the GGL calls upon the Federal Ministry […]
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 German gambling regulator (GGL) has embarked on an important mission to scrutinize the impact of gambling advertising in Germany. They have appointed the research group Eye Square GmbH to conduct an extensive two-year study, covering the nuances of television and internet gambling advertising across all 16 federal states. GGL initiates a groundbreaking study on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Germany, once lauded for its precise regulations, finds itself under an unprecedented threat from an expanding black market in the gambling sector. The recent Behörden Spiegel’s Bundeskonferenz zum Glücksspielwesen shed light on this alarming reality, causing a wave of concern throughout the nation. Wes Himes, representing the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), passionately argued that […]
In an unprecedented move, the German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has unveiled a robust public awareness initiative, zeroing in on the safeguards in place for online gambling. Coinciding with Germany’s significant national day of action against gambling addiction on September 27th, this trailblazing campaign underscores the player protection measures enumerated in the esteemed 2021 […]
The GGL, Germany’s premier federal gambling regulator, has addressed media concerns regarding the awarding of its player protection evaluation study contract to a single bidder. Following the recent appointment of Dr. Tobias Hayer from the University of Bremen to spearhead the evaluation, several media outlets raised questions about the tender process’s transparency. In its statement, […]