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Germany's Federal Administrative Court upholds GGL advertising rules

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany's Federal Administrative Court upheld the GGL's position in a case concerning advertising conditions imposed on a social lottery organiser. The court ruled that using the organiser's logo on educational materials also advertises its lottery and that the organiser must ensure commissioned third parties follow advertising restrictions; the judgment's reasoning has not yet been published.

The ruling clarifies advertising obligations for lottery organisers and third parties working on their behalf.

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