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GGL clarifies German online casino definitions and publishes licensed-operator list

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Germany’s GGL published an FAQ distinguishing online casino games from virtual slots and listing licensed gambling operators. The FAQ says federal states license and supervise online casino games, while the GGL oversees virtual slots; it also advises consumers to check the list when assessing whether a platform is legal.

Operators and consumers can use the clarified division of licensing responsibilities to distinguish regulated casino games from virtual slots.

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Saxony-Anhalt Higher Administrative Court leaves Schufa-G limit question open

The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt issued a decision on 21 October 2026 concerning Schufa-G, according to the report. It restored the GGL’s ability to act against illegal offers but left unresolved whether Schufa-G can support limit increases.

The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt issued a decision on 21 October 2026 under case number 3 M 61/26. According to the commentary in the report, the decision fully restores the GGL's ability to act against illegal offers. The commentary says the court left entirely open whether increases in gambling limits can be based on Schufa-G.

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