GGL assumes Germany-wide online gambling oversight and authorisation
Source: GGL (Germany)
Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) took over online gambling supervision and authorisation from 1 January 2023, the authority said; it had been responsible for combating illegal gambling since 1 July 2022. The GGL reported that 25 providers for virtual slots and online poker were on its whitelist, while payments of security deposits remained outstanding for some approved applicants. It also said it had opened nearly 150 cases involving illegal gambling and almost as many concerning advertising for illegal gambling since July 2022.
Operators face central oversight, while the reported application and enforcement figures show outstanding authorisation and compliance work.