Germany’s gambling regulator, the Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL), has proudly declared the country’s regulated market a “success story.” Amid industry criticism and black market challenges, GGL board member Ronald Benter outlined the authority’s commitment to building a safe, well-regulated environment for players. Despite criticism from industry trade bodies, which argue for reform […]
Advancing the Science of Gambling: Insights from GGL’s 20th Gambling Symposium Discover the cutting-edge of gambling regulation and research at Germany’s 20th Symposium on Gambling. Hosted by the University of Hohenheim and featuring prominent presentations by the German gambling authority, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), this landmark event cast a spotlight on the evolving landscape […]
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. […]
After filing for bankruptcy, Tipster’s sports betting license has been revoked by Germany’s GGL.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 […]