12/09/20 German gaming machine groups criticise new legislation DAW and AVRP have attacked an amendment in Rheinland-Pfalz that they claim could close more than 50 per cent of gaming machines venues.
12/01/20 Germany dismisses tax appeal over online race betting The country’s tax office has dismissed an appeal that challenged the higher tax rate payable by operators that take online bets on horse racing.
11/06/20 Darmstadt grants more German betting licences The Regional Council has awarded sports betting licences to three more operators.
11/03/20 Germany’s 16 minister-presidents ratify gaming legislation The new legislation allowing regulated igaming was ratified at the annual meeting of state heads.
10/19/20 Deadline to conform to German transition rules extended Operators now have until December 15 to adapt to the rules for the future regulated market.
10/13/20 Germany awards first sports betting licences In a historic move, the Darmstadt Regional Council has awarded sports betting licences covering 75 per of the German sports betting market.
10/02/20 Industry welcomes German igaming transition Major operators have welcomed the transition agreement despite the tight timeframe and expected hit to profits.
09/28/20 Brandenburg updates gambling laws The German state has updated its regulations to reflect the new interstate treaty due to legalise igaming next year.
09/22/20 Saxony-Anhalt fires lottery directors The German state has discharged the lottery’s managing directors as it investigates possible misconduct.
