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 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
German online lottery giant Zeal Network SE announced its financial report for the first half of 2025, with group revenue soaring by 32% year-on-year, reaching 101.5 million euros. Despite rising operating costs, the company's EBITDA surged by 76% to 35.4 million euros, demonstrating strong profitab
Following recent agreements with several German operators, Greentube has further consolidated its leading position in the German market. Recently, Greentube signed a cooperation agreement with Zeal, integrating its popular games, including the classic slot machine "Book of Ra" launched by Novomatic
Novomatic's digital division Greentube recently announced that it has officially introduced its renowned slot machine product line to the German market through a partnership with bet365 Slots, further expanding its business coverage in the country. This content integration went live this week, featu
Global payment service provider Worldpay has officially become a new partner of the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV). This partnership aims to enhance the security and efficiency of payment transactions in the German licensed sports betting market, contributing to the healthy development of
The German State Gambling Regulators (GGL) recently released the 2024 annual market activity report, confirming that the total annual gambling revenue (GGR) in Germany reached 14.4 billion euros, a 5% increase year-on-year. The report comprehensively reviews the latest developments in Germany's lega
The German online gambling industry may soon experience significant regulatory reforms. The German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and local gambling lawyer Michelle Hembury pointed out in a recent online seminar on the update of the "Interstate Gambling Treaty" that several key policies might be a
