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Hacker shuts down 12 illegal gambling sites in Germany – no one saw it coming

28 Mar 2025

Cybersecurity expert Lilith Wittmann has discovered a critical flaw in Merkur’s GraphQL interface, exposing the data of 800,000 players. This vulnerability allowed illegal casinos in Germany to exploit insecure software supplied by The Mill Adventure. After alerting the company, Wittmann found that it had cut off access to unregulated platforms, leading to the sudden closure of at least 12 gaming sites.

Sensation

German court invalidates IP blocking of gambling sites

Maxime

24 Mar 2025

Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the German Gaming Regulator (GGL) cannot require Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block illegal gambling sites via IP blocking, considering them to be mere technical intermediaries. This decision limits the GGL’s means of action, which will have to continue to target the hosts of these sites rather than the ISPs.

Legislation

Only illegal casino’s reachable in regulated market during peak gambling moment in Germany – What happened

Caroline

19 Mar 2025

The LUGAS gambling control system suffered a major breakdown last Saturday. For almost 10 hours, the German gambling industry was paralysed.

Economy

Baden-Württemberg opens the doors to online gaming

Ron

26 Feb 2025

Baden-Württemberg in Germany has taken a crucial step by legalising online gambling, specifically table games such as blackjack and roulette. This decision marks a turning point for the gambling sector in Germany, following in the footsteps of Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein.

Legislation

Germany stepped up its fight against illegal gambling in 2024

Caroline

6 Jan 2025

In 2024, Germany took a decisive step in regulating its online gambling market. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the authority established under the 2021 State Treaty on Gaming, took an ambitious approach to countering illegal gambling and increasing transparency.

Legislation

How Google helps making the German gambling market a safer place

Ron

27 Nov 2024

The German gambling regulator, GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder), has tackled a major problem: advertisements for illegal gambling sites.

Legislation

German gambling market in dire straits: black market continues to grow

Ron

26 Nov 2024

The German gambling market is in a dire situation. Strict regulations and a tax on bets are making legal gambling less and less attractive.

Economy

German gambling regulator thanks citizens: help in tackling illegal gambling

Maxime

3 Oct 2024

The German gambling regulator GGL (Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder) has thanked citizens for their efforts in reporting illegal gambling practices.

Legislation

Gambling ads banned for affiliates in Germany

Maxime

6 Sep 2024

Google has announced that it will change its policy on gambling ads in Germany from September 25, 2024.

Legislation

Germany awaits decision EU Court of Justice on reimbursement of losses at illegal casinos

Caroline

30 Jul 2024

the Court of Justice of the European Union is being asked to rule on a crucial question: are players who have lost money at online casinos operating illegally on the territory of a Member State entitled to be reimbursed?

Economy

Streamers in Germany: No advertising for illegal casinos allowed

Caroline

27 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany has made an important ruling regarding streamers and online gambling.

Legislation

Investing pays off: LOTTO24 achieves significant sales growth!

Ron

22 Jul 2024

LOTTO24 AG the market leader in online lotteries in Germany has published its annual report for 2023.

Economy

German gambling market: illegal gambling sites still make millions

Ron

9 Jul 2024

The German Gaming Authority (GGL) estimates that despite regulation, the illegal gambling market still represents around 4% of total gambling turnover.

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