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iGaming sector sees new trend: employees are taking fewer sick days and working through illness more often

18 Jun 2026

The traditional sick day seems to be slowly disappearing. This is according to new research by iGaming.com involving 4,000 remote workers in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain. The study was carried out within the iGaming sector, where remote working is now the rule rather than the exception.

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GGL: Is the illegal online gambling market shrinking in Germany?

Alex D.

19 Mar 2026

As regulation of online gambling intensifies across Europe, new data from the GGL suggests that the illegal market remains more limited than some stakeholders fear.

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Study: younger men more susceptible to gambling adverts

Ron Emmerink

17 Mar 2026

Seeing an advert and starting to gamble straight away. For many people, it ends there, but for vulnerable gamblers, that moment can be decisive. A major German study involving nearly 4,800 gamblers shows that gambling adverts primarily influence people who are already at risk.

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Why Germany is becoming the market to watch

Glen L.

17 Feb 2026

Long perceived as a market constrained by strict regulations, the German online gambling ecosystem is currently undergoing a quiet transformation. Behind some of the most demanding rules in Europe, growth is very real.

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Germany: illegal advertising soars

Glen L.

6 Feb 2026

In Germany, black market casinos and betting operators continue to reach millions of Internet users through online advertising. Behind the façade of regulation, a well-oiled system is allowing the black market to prosper, in plain sight.

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The GGL demands more effort from legal sites

Glen L.

28 Jan 2026

The fight against illegal online gambling in Germany has become one of the main challenges facing the gambling industry. Faced with an underground market that continues to thrive despite strict regulation, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is stepping up its calls for action and urging legal players to step up their involvement.

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EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico

Alex D.

25 Jan 2026

On 19 January 2026, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) officially welcomed Tipico, one of Germany’s leading sports betting and online gaming operators, to its network of members.

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Bet3000 forced to reimburse €12,000

Julien D.

16 Jan 2026

A German player has been awarded a refund for most of his losses after sports betting operator Bet3000 allowed deposits well above the legal limit.

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Threat and abusive refund claim: the court rules

Caroline B.

22 Dec 2025

A German court has just drawn a clear legal line in the online casino sector, classifying a refund request accompanied by public threats as an attempt at extortion. The case was analysed by Michael Schmitt of Malta Media.

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Germany wants to take stricter action against online slots

Glen L.

14 Nov 2025

Germany is seriously considering tightening the rules regarding online slots. There is growing criticism of the current policy. Politicians feel it does not do enough to protect people from addiction.

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The GGL relaunches the debate on responsible gambling in Europe

Glen L.

15 Oct 2025

Meeting in Halle under the aegis of the GGL, regulators from German-speaking Europe are joining forces to regulate online gambling and promote a common model for responsible gambling.

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Stagnant revenues, Bet-at-home sounds the alarm

Maxime R.

29 Sep 2025

German online betting group Bet-at-home is going through a period of turbulence. With revenues stagnating in the first half of 2025, the company is warning of the growing burden of regulation in Germany and Austria.

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Gaming in Germany conference in Berlin: regulation or digital chaos?

Julien D.

24 Sep 2025

On 11 November 2025, Berlin will become the rallying point for major players in iGaming: regulators, lawyers, operators and experts will gather at the Gaming in Germany Conference to discuss the regulatory framework for online gambling in Germany and the challenges posed by the black market.

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GGL: 11 illegal operators for 1 legal

Maxime R.

18 Sep 2025

In Germany, the regulation of online sports betting is struggling to establish itself. A recent survey reveals that the vast majority of active sites targeting German players operate without an official licence.

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Political betting: banned in Germany

Glen L.

10 Sep 2025

In Germany, betting on political, social or international events, such as elections or the outcome of conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, is becoming increasingly popular. However, these bets, often offered on platforms such as Polymarket, are considered illegal under German law.

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Germany’s gambling laws in limbo

Julien D.

8 Sep 2025

The future of hundreds of disputes relating to gambling losses in Germany remains uncertain. On 5 September, an opinion delivered by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recognised the validity of certain actions against online gambling operators, but did not settle the central question: the compatibility of the German gambling treaty with EU law.

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The future of online casinos in Germany: a revolution?

Julien D.

4 Sep 2025

The online casino industry in Germany is undergoing a major transformation, shaped by strict regulation and the rapid adoption of new technologies. Mark Seibert, founder and editor-in-chief of OnlineCasinosDeutschland.com, offers an informed perspective on current trends and future developments in this dynamic sector.

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