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DSWV warns illegal operators could capture €300m-€400m in German World Cup bets

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The Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV) estimates that betting turnover among German customers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup could exceed €1 billion. The association projects unlicensed operators could take €300 million to €400 million, with licensed companies handling about €600 million to €700 million.

The projections suggest a substantial share of World Cup betting turnover among German customers could go to unlicensed operators.

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European regulators warn prediction platforms over World Cup gambling risks

Gambling regulators from Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland issued a joint warning about unlicensed prediction-market platforms during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They said they would strengthen cross-border monitoring and, where needed, act against platforms that breach national gambling rules. The statement cited concerns including weak age and identity checks, potential fraud and gambling-related harm.

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