In the year 2022, the GGL discovered a total of 207 illicit operators, categorized as 136 “generalists” for providing multiple forms of gambling and 72 “specialists” specializing in specific products. Out of these operators, 37 originated from an EU country, while 147 were from non-EU countries, with a significant majority of 132 originating from Curacao. […]
German Court Upholds GGL’s Authority to Enforce Advertising Law Compliance. The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt has issued a ruling confirming that Germany’s recently established gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), possesses the necessary powers to enforce regulations and impose penalties in response to violations of advertising laws. This decision comes following complaints from […]
Germany’s GGL is currently embroiled in a legal controversy as operators contest specific elements of the nation’s gambling regulations. Germany’s GGL has encountered a significant number of lawsuits primarily concerning advertising and player protection provisions, as stated by the organization. However, recent rulings have reinforced the existing player protection measures, as confirmed by the regulatory […]
After filing for bankruptcy, Tipster’s sports betting license has been revoked by Germany’s GGL. In April, Tipster gained attention when it was subjected to a large-scale police raid as part of a global investigation into illegal gambling, money laundering, and tax evasion. Upon conducting a regulatory inspection, the German gambling regulator determined that Tipster no […]
According to the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL), as the German regulator, has the right to ban licensed gambling operators who advertise on affiliate marketing sites that promote illegal offerings with intention. The court upheld GGL’s by-law, which considers affiliates linking to illegal […]
After evaluating daily fantasy sports (DFS) offerings in accordance with Germany’s Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling, the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s federal gambling regulator, has determined that some DFS products constitute unlawful gambling. During a hearing, the regulator identified that a popular provider had exited the market as a consequence of its […]
The recently established federal gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has officially added Jackpot50 to its whitelist for online gambling. This means that Jackpot50 has been granted approval to operate its online gambling platform, Jackpot50.de, in compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth by the GGL. Currently, there are only 33 active POGO license […]
The Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has fined an operator for breaching Germany’s strict advertising laws. The operator allegedly promoted its services on websites also hosting illegal gambling activities, violating the Fourth State Treaty on Gambling. With heavy penalties and potential license revocation, the GGL aims to protect the integrity of Germany’s regulated gambling market. […]