The gambling industry in Germany has its distinct characteristics. The country possesses a comprehensive regulatory system, such as the "Interstate Treaty on Gambling," which covers various forms of gambling. Lotteries are very popular in Germany, and online gambling is also continuously developing.
In the context of continuously advancing global compliance certification and strategic cooperation, slot machine developer Playzia announced a partnership with the German state-owned gambling operator Baden-Württemberg Toto-Lotto's brand Erwin, officially entering the German iGaming market.According
As a significant part of its recent certification and collaboration strategy, slot machine developer Playzia announced a partnership agreement with the slot machine business platform Erwin under Germany's Staatliche Toto-Lotto Baden-Württemberg, officially entering the German iGaming market.This col
In response to widespread confusion among the public about the definition of legal online casinos, the German Gambling Authority (GGL) recently published a detailed FAQ, focusing on clarifying the legal distinctions and regulatory divisions between "online casinos" and "virtual slot machines" under
Sports betting company Tipico has announced that it will become the official partner of the German 3. Liga (Third Division) starting from the 2025/26 season. The new agreement with the German Football Association (DFB) is for three years and will last until the end of the 2027/28 season.This partner
The Federal Administrative Court of Germany (BVerwG) ruled that the 2021 National Gambling Treaty (GlüStV 2021) cannot be used to compel internet service providers to block gambling websites.The decision was made on March 19, 2024, upholding the previous ruling of the Higher Administrative Court of
Zeal announces a new partnership with Berlin-based game developer Gamomat.The agreement, which officially takes effect in April 2025, will see an increasing number of Gamomat certified online casino games integrated into Zeal's platform, including consumer-facing brands Lotto24 and Tipp24.For Zeal,
Zeal Network has officially joined the German Online Casino Association (DOCV), marking its commitment to fostering a safe and regulated online gambling market in Germany.By becoming a member of DOCV, the company aims to strengthen its support for industry-wide standards to promote legal compliance,
As the new coalition government in Germany is about to take office, combating the rampant illegal gambling market has become a key target in its governance agenda.Although this goal is only briefly mentioned in the coalition governance agreement, industry insiders generally believe that this move ma
Games Global has been certified by Tipico as a "Trusted Partner". This certification is part of a new program launched by Tipico, which focuses on suppliers operating within the regulated gaming market in Germany.As unlicensed operators receive increasing scrutiny, Tipico's initiative aims to recogn
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) today heard case C-440/23, which concerns the compatibility of German gambling regulations with EU law. The case was initiated by the Maltese judge Prim'Awla tal-Qorti Ċivili and involves the legality of the German national lottery monopoly and the h
The German gambling regulator has scaled back its assessment of the success of a partnership with Google to crack down on illegal gambling advertising. Ronald Benter, CEO of the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL), admitted at a conference in Berlin this week that efforts to tack
In an action that reinforces the commitment to its partners, the betting platform SeuBet, an iGaming platform of the H2 group, recently announced the 2025 Champions League competition. The action is aimed at affiliates who will have the chance to watch the final of the European Champions League at t
A security breach at Merkur, one of Germany’s largest gambling companies, has sparked major concerns over data protection and system stability. The breach may have exposed the personal data of a significant number of players, affecting several of Merkur’s gambling platforms, including Slotmagie, Cra
Provider Playzia announced a new partnership through its German platform brand StarGames.de with online gaming software supplier Greentube.Founded in 2024, Playzia has now reached a new cooperation agreement that will introduce its games to the German Greentube and other European markets. Following
