Germany iGaming

Germany's gambling regulator claims 77% of players are in the licensed market. The industry says the real figure is closer to 50%, and the consequences of getting it wrong could reshape the country's entire regulatory future.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 24 Mar 2026

The Malta Gaming Authority is investigating unauthorised access to one of its systems after German security researcher Lilith Wittmann claimed responsibility, accused the regulator of enabling organised crime, and threatened to release a wider archive of gambling related data if enforcement action is pursued.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 23 Mar 2026

Meta has removed more than 159 million fraudulent ads and shut down 10.9 million scam-linked accounts in 2025, while a joint international operation with the Royal Thai Police, FBI, and US Department of Justice disabled 150,000 accounts tied to Southeast Asian scam centres and led to 21 arrests, as criminal networks increasingly use fake gambling platforms to lure victims.

Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 16 Mar 2026

Leading gambling operators SkillOnNet and Wildz Group have rejected Finland's proposed universal loss limits, warning that overly strict rules will drive players to the black market. Citing the failures of the German regulatory model, the companies argue that the new legal framework must remain competitive to ensure high channelisation rates when the market opens in 2027.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 3 Feb 2026

The escalating legal conflict over bet365 in Germany serves as a litmus test for the European Union’s ability to enforce judicial cooperation across borders. As Maltese legislation continues to shield operators from multi million euro claims the upcoming decisions from the European Court of Justice will determine whether the current system of regulatory loopholes can survive or if a new era of stringent player protection and cross border accountability is about to begin.

Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 26 Jan 2026

Wolverhampton, UK - 30th September 2025 - Germany's national gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has sounded the alarm

Regulatory - iGaming Times - 30 Sept 2025

In a major move that signals its return to the North American market, German gaming powerhouse Merkur Group has finalised its acquisition of US-based slot

M&A - iGaming Times - 25 Sept 2025

OASIS, Germany’s mandatory national self-exclusion system for all forms of licensed gambling, is experiencing "continuously increasing" growth, according to a

Regulatory - iGaming Times - 22 Aug 2025

Germany’s new national gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has published its first-ever quarterly market report, providing

Regulatory - iGaming Times - 18 Aug 2025

Germany's regulated gambling market is facing a severe crisis, with a new report from the country's leading gaming machine association, Deutsche

Regulatory - iGaming Times - 29 Jul 2025