Since 2021, the market has been regulated by the State Gambling Agreement (GlüNeuRStV), supervision is carried out by the joint land regulator GGL.
Online allowed sports betting, slots and poker under license; online table games (roulette, blackjack) - in the competence of the land (state monopoly or individual permits).
Strict protection measures are in place: a single monthly deposit limit of €1,000 (with the possibility of increases during checks), the OASIS system (self-exclusion), LUGAS (cross-operator metering of limits), a ban on jackpots and autospin, speed/spin interval requirements, strict KYC/AML and advertising rules.
The tax regime includes a turnover rate for online slots/poker; for violations there are blocking of payments/domains and significant sanctions.
The path of German gambling is from court lotteries and resort casinos of the 19th century (Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden) through the all-German ban of 1872 and strict control of the 20th century to the federal land model after 1949, the Toto/Lotto lottery, sweepstakes and gradual digitalization of the 21st century.
Learn more →What fixed the GlüStV-2021 in Germany: the purpose and principles of regulation, allowed online verticals (sports, virtual slots, poker), the federal-land model, license requirements, responsible play tools (OASIS, LUGAS, limits), rules for advertising and protection of minors, as well as the peculiarities of superimposing land norms on table games.
Learn more →What GGL does - General gambling power of the German states: mandate and structure, licensing of the online market (sports, virtual slots, poker), OASIS and LUGAS systems, advertising and compliance rules, fight against illegal sites, supervision KPI and compliance checklist for operators.
Learn more →A brief map of legality in Germany: land casinos (land licenses), state lotteries, legal online GlüStV-2021 verticals (sports, virtual slots, online poker), the role of the GGL regulator, OASIS/LUGAS systems, advertising restrictions and features online table games at the land level.
Learn more →German model 2021 +: legal online verticals - sports betting, virtual slots and online poker. Roulette and blackjack remain in the main offline perimeter (decisions on table games are made by the land). Key player protection rules, limits, advertising and practical tips.
Learn more →How the 5.3% turnover tax works for online slots and virtual poker in Germany: who and what it imposes, how it differs from the GGR tax, how it affects RTP, product design, bonuses and prices for the player. Examples of calculations, comparison with sports betting and practical conclusions.
Learn more →How the key restrictions of the German online market work: inter-operator deposit limit of €1,000 per month through LUGAS and strict advertising framework (watershed 06: 00-21: 00 for slots/poker, youth target ban, influencer restrictions). Why is this introduced, how does it affect players and operators, and what exceptions are possible.
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