In Germany, online virtual slots and poker are allowed with a GGL license; sports betting is licensed separately.
Online table games (roulette, blackjack, etc.) are within the competence of the land: either state monopoly or limited permits.
To protect players, OASIS cross-operator self-exclusion and accounting for limits through LUGAS are in effect: basic monthly deposit of €1,000 (increases - only after in-depth checks), panic button of 24-hour blocking, age check/CUS.
Required for slots: min. 5 sec. per spin, prohibition of autospin and jackpots, limitation of max bet ~ €1 per spin, prohibition of parallel play and strict advertising windows.
Turnover tax for online slots/poker and payment monitoring complement the strict compliance regime.
From July 1, 2021, Germany has an updated State Agreement on the Regulation of Gambling. Online slots and poker are allowed with strict limits, the central regulator GGL works, a 5.3% tax on betting turnover and nationwide player protection tools (LUGAS, OASIS) are introduced. We analyze what exactly is possible, how the supervision is arranged and what the market is moving towards.
Learn more →After the legalization of online gambling in 2021, Germany issued the first licenses to the largest national and international operators. Tipico, Bet-at-home and the Gauselmann Group became the flagships of the legal market, having passed strict GGL control and connected to the LUGAS and OASIS systems. Let's figure out how they work and how their models differ.
Learn more →The key brands of the legal market in Germany close three main verticals: sports betting (Bet365), online poker (PokerStars. de) and slots (Novoline Online). We analyze positioning, strengths, responsible play tools and how to choose a platform for your goals.
Learn more →Key content providers for the German online market after 2021: classic Greentube/Novomatic and Merkur slots, live games and game shows from Evolution, Pragmatic Play hits. We analyze the portfolio, certification, adaptation for GlüStV 2021 (limit 1 € per spin, ≥5 seconds per round, LUGAS/OASIS) and what to look at for operators and players.
Learn more →The German regulated market after 2021 relies on bank payments with full verification: Sofort/Klarna and Giropay are the main ways for deposits and withdrawals, PayPal is available to limited operators with a German license, and cryptocurrencies are almost not used due to AML/compliance. We analyze the speed, commissions, limits and nuances of compliance with GlüStV 2021.
Learn more →The German market after GlüStV 2021 works according to strict rules: progressive jackpots are prohibited, the actual RTP for slots is usually not higher ~ 95% due to the tax model, between the backs - mandatory pauses (≥5 seconds). We analyze why this is introduced, how it changes the economics of the game and UX, and what to look at for players and operators.
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