GGL
Definition
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder, the joint German gambling authority for online gambling, operational since 2023.
Why it matters
Related terms
- GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue)Commercial
Total player stakes minus player winnings. The headline revenue figure for operators and the basis for many regulatory frameworks and taxes.
- Regulated MarketRegulatory
A jurisdiction with explicit licensing framework, technical standards, and regulatory supervision of gambling activity. The strategic focus of major operator growth.
- Black MarketRegulatory
Operators serving players in clear breach of local prohibition. Distinct from grey market activity and a focus of regulator enforcement and payments blocking.
- Deposit LimitCompliance
A cap on the amount a player can deposit over a defined period, set by the player, the operator, or by regulator-mandated default.
- Responsible GamblingCompliance
The operator-level discipline and regulatory framework around preventing and mitigating gambling-related harm. One of the largest and fastest-evolving compliance functions.