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.
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
National LawAccording to the regulations of the Austrian government and applicable laws, Casino Austria AG holds a gambling monopoly in Austria. This applies to both physical casinos and classic online casinos in Austria. According to these regulations, all providers other than Casinos Austria AG a
German slot developer Gamomat has unveiled its Flaming Link series with Ramases Book Flaming Link. Fire orbs unlock the Flaming Link mechanic, while random Multiplier Zones can boost wins up to 12,100x. Ramases Book Flaming Link has an Ancient Egyptian setting, five or 10 paylines, free games and
Sports betting operatorTipico has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, the top two tiers of Germany’s football pyramid. The deal extends the partnership, which began in 2018, until the end of the 2028/29 season. The deal allows Tipico to continue using league logos an
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will spend $3.25 million over the next two years for international agencies to represent Las Vegas in three countries.The LVCVA board of directors on Tuesday unanimously approved spending $1.97 million in the 2026 fiscal year and $1.28 million in the 2
Badashvili also explained some of the difficulties that women executives have to face in the gaming industry and how they are trying to help the new generations. What do you think about the relocation of ICE from London to Barcelona and what were your objectives during the trade-show? It was a quite
The sports betting operator Tipico, oriented towards Germany, has signed an extended cooperation agreement with the top German football league, Bundesliga.According to the terms of the agreement, Tipico will continue to serve as the official partner of both the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga. The
German gambling brand Tipico has extended its partnership with the country’s top football leagues for a further three years. The company’s deal with the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), which oversees the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, was up for renewal amid its expiry at the end of the current seaso
International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a seven-year renewal contract with Lotto Thüringen in Germany to implement its Aurora central lottery system and upgrade software.The new system is scheduled to go live in March 2026, aiming to modernize lottery operations and enhance efficiency.The Aur
The clubs opposed these measures, arguing that they harm the finances of the sport.Belgium.- Football clubs have quickly found a way to circumvent the new restrictions imposed by the Belgian Gambling Commission (Kansspelcommissie) on betting sponsorships. Kansspelcommissie has launched an investigat
