Jobs in the industry

Germany's gambling industry is not only halls, betting and online platforms, but also a powerful source of employment. According to estimates of specialized associations and reports of land authorities, more than 40,000 people are directly or indirectly employed in the sphere, and taking into account related services (hotels, food, transport, IT) - over 100,000 jobs. After the GlüStV 2021 reform, the industry not only retained employment, but also moved to technological growth.

1) Land Sector: Casinos, Gaming Halls, Betting

Spielbanken (casinos) are state-licensed facilities where dealers, cashiers, shift managers, security, bar and event personnel work.

Spielhallen (automaton halls) - thousands of halls across the country, creating employment for administrators, technicians and cashiers.

Bookmakers and betting points (Tipico, Bet3000, etc.) are a significant part of urban retail: point of sale operators, shift managers, KYC and payment control specialists.

Related professions: equipment suppliers, machine service specialists, suppliers of POS systems and telecom infrastructure.

The ground segment remains the foundation of local employment - especially in tourist and resort cities (Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden, Hamburg, Bremen).

2) Online Marketplace: Technology, Compliance, and Analytics

• IT and cybersecurity: platform developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, data protection specialists (GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Analytics and BI: product analysts, LUGAS data and limit monitoring experts, player behavior specialists.
• Compliance and AML/KYC: Lawyers, Risk Officers, Anti-Money Laundering and Client Screening Specialists.
• Marketing and communications: content managers, designers, CRM experts, specialists in the localization of the German market.
• Technical Support and Responsible Gaming: Consultants trained to recognize risk behavior and provide assistance to players.

Thus, the modern iGaming direction is not "entertainment," but a full-fledged ecosystem of technological and legal professions.

3) Employment multiplier: who wins indirectly

Tourism and hotels: the influx of casino guests increases the workload of hotels and restaurants.

Transport and logistics: frequent business trips, equipment supplies, flow of visitors.

Media and advertising: creating campaigns, affiliate programs, working with regulated content.

Research and education: training in the areas of gambling law, psychology of behavior, responsible play, mathematical modeling.

Each major casino or licensee creates a chain of jobs - from IT people to bartenders and event contractors.

4) Regulation and professionalization

With the advent of GGL (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), compliance and regulatory professions became one of the fastest growing groups.

• The growth of "white" jobs. Clear licensing and control displace the illegal sector and legalize labor.
• Advanced training. Gaming companies actively train staff on AML/KYC and RG standards.
• Social protection. Employees of licensed operators have employment contracts, pension and medical contributions - unlike the shadow market of the past decade.

5) Tech jobs: Germany as an iGaming hub

Despite tight regulation, supplier countries (Malta, Gibraltar, Estonia) are actively creating branches and development offices in Germany.

• payment gateways and antifraud services;
• localized content aggregators (Novomatic/Greentube, Merkur, Bally Wulff);
• AI solutions for risk monitoring and predictive analysis of player behavior.

The iGaming digital services sector provides about 10,000 high-tech jobs by 2025, a figure that continues to grow.

6) Forecast and trends 2025 +

1. Employment growth in digital areas: Data Science, Cybersecurity, UX.

2. Internationalization of personnel is an influx of specialists from the EU and Eastern Europe.

3. Retraining and courses: Lands and companies invest in job training programs in collaboration with universities.

4. Hybrid employment format: remote IT positions and local compliance offices.

5. Shifting focus to sustainability and Responsible Gaming Careers - professions with elements of psychology and ethics.

The German gambling industry is a serious employer that unites the offline and online world: from dealers and casino managers to IT engineers and compliance specialists. More than 40,000 direct jobs and over 100,000 indirect jobs form a significant part of the national economy. After the reform of 2021, employment has become more technologically advanced, transparent and socially protected - and Germany is turning into a regulated but innovative labor market for the iGaming sector.