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Andreas Kötter calls for action on illegal online gambling in Germany

Regulation

Andreas Kötter, president of the World Lottery Association and WestLotto managing director, called for stronger enforcement against illegal online gambling in Germany after his re-election. He said authorities should clarify whether prediction markets fall under gambling or financial regulation, while applying payment and IP blocking more effectively.

Potential enforcement and classification changes could affect illegal online offers and prediction-market operators.

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Hesse coalition urges tougher action against illegal gambling

Lotto Hessen and three Hesse organisations signed a joint appeal in Wiesbaden on 3 November, calling for stronger rules and enforcement against illegal gambling. The coalition cited estimates that up to 50% of gambling activity occurs outside the regulated market and urged legal-market channelling to become the main regulatory goal.

Lotto Hessen, the Landessportbund Hessen, the Liga der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege in Hessen and the Hessischer Jugendring signed a joint appeal in Wiesbaden on 3 November. The initiative calls for clear and effective rules for the gambling market, aiming to push back illegal offers and secure funding for the public good over the long term.

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