09/17/20 Germany begins long road to approving gambling treaty The mayor of Berlin looks set to be the first state leader to approve the proposed federal regulatory framework for gambling.
09/11/20 Germany agrees transitional amnesty for online casinos Despite opposition from some states, an agreement has been reached to tolerate unregulated online gaming ahead of new legislation next year.
09/04/20 Former minister joins Germany’s Postcode Lotterie board Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger has been appointed chairwoman of the lottery’s advisory board.
08/27/20 GVC seeks state support for German transition plan The group says its plan would mean consumer protection standards being introduced ahead of time.
08/21/20 EC prolongs standstill on new German gambling laws The European Commission has extended the standstill period after receiving criticism of the proposed legislation.
08/04/20 Bet-at-Home revenue and profit down in H1 Turnover fell 8% at the German-headquartered online betting operator following its Swiss exit and impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.
07/24/20 Germany: amnesty for online casinos that adopt future rules A working group has recommended unlicensed online casinos be let off the hook if they adopt rules that come into force next year.
07/16/20 EGBA takes swing at German iGaming regulations European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) says Germany’s planned iGaming regulations will fail to attract players to the regulated market.
07/15/20 Bavaria to launch problem gambling platform Bavaria will launch PlayChange, an online counselling platform for gambling-related harm.
07/09/20 SPD questions “suspicious” WestSpiel accounts Germany’s Social Democratic Party has alleged “suspicious tricks” in Westspiel’s accounts ahead of privatisation move.
07/07/20 Regulation of legal gaming is driving guests into illegality Gauselmann Group has hit out at new restrictions that will close most of Berlin’s arcades.
