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.
Germany's gambling market has finally shown some "green shoots" recently. The ongoing review of the "Interstate Gambling Treaty" (GlüStV 2021) requires a comprehensive assessment report to be submitted by December 31, 2026. The core issue of this review is: Have those strict regulations achieved the
German lottery operator Zeal Network delivered an impressive report card for the fiscal year 2025, with annual revenue reaching 218 million euros, a 16% increase year-over-year, exceeding the previously expected range of 205 million to 215 million euros. The lottery business contributed 89% of the r
The German Online Casino Association has severely questioned the latest 2025 channelization data released by the Federal Gambling Regulatory Authority, calling it "overly conservative" and flawed in methodology. The GGL report released last week claimed that the channelization rate in Germany reache
A person claiming to be a German security researcher stated responsibility for hacking into the Malta Gaming Authority system, allegedly obtaining sensitive data including operator compliance documents and player records. The "ethical hacker" named Lilith Wittmann posted on social media last week (l
A comprehensive survey report commissioned by the German Federal Gambling Regulatory Authority shows that the estimated GGR of Germany's illegal online gambling market in 2024 is 547 million euros, an increase of 17% year-on-year. The study also determined that the market channelization rate is 77.0
The 2025 national gambling survey in Germany shows that the overall gambling participation rate has remained stable since 2021, with 36.4% of respondents reporting that they had participated in at least one paid gambling activity in the past 12 months. However, high-risk groups are still prominent,
Do you know how astonishing the data flow in the global betting market is? TxODDS has just released the "2025 Annual Betting Report" which provides the answer. In the past year, this professional data provider processed up to 31.1 billion odds updates, covering all 193 countries and time zones glob
Pferdewetten.de was originally a small-scale professional horse racing website, but in recent years, through a series of acquisitions and strategic adjustments, it has rapidly expanded to become an important competitor in the German gambling market. Under the leadership of CEO Pierre Hofer, the com
As the UEFA Champions League officially kicks off, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) recently issued a warning to bettors to identify legitimate operating platforms. The agency pointed out that there are currently only 34 licensed sports betting websites in the German market, while the nu
Tipico Group announced that it has officially completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Atlas Group, the parent company of Admiral Austria under Novomatic. This transaction, first disclosed in January 2025, has now been approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, marking a signi
The German Federal Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) recently issued a notice, explicitly warning the public to refrain from participating in, promoting, or organizing social betting activities, and emphasized that such betting is considered illegal under German law.Why Social Betting is BannedGGL poin
Yggdrasil recently announced a partnership with German operator Novoline, allowing German players to access its extensive game library through Novoline. Novoline is part of the Novomatic Group, headquartered in Hamburg, and offers more boutique supplier content through the YGG Masters program.Under
The 2025 NFL International Games are the league's most ambitious global expansion effort to date, with seven regular season games taking place across five countries: Brazil, Ireland, Germany, Spain, and the UK. For the first time, NFL games will be held in Spain and Ireland, further demonstrating i
VfB Stuttgart announced that Bet365 will serve as the official sponsor for the club's 2025-26 Bundesliga season. This partnership agreement was officially announced before the club's first home game, where fans heading to the MHP Arena will see Bet365 branding displayed on LED screens, in-stadium ba
Germany's gambling regulatory authority Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) recently published detailed quarterly betting data on cross-border sports betting and iGaming for the first time. This initiative provides the first public quarterly data report for the German gambling market and
The German Federal Gambling Authority (GGL) has released its first quarterly data for the regulated gambling market, covering state-controlled lotteries, charity lotteries, and so-called "transnational high-risk gambling games," including online slots and sports betting.The data shows that the tota
