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GGL classifies Daily Fantasy Sports offer as illegal gambling in Germany

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany’s GGL said it classified certain Daily Fantasy Sports formats as unauthorised gambling after reviewing them at the end of April. Following a hearing, an unnamed provider stopped its offer, which charged players to enter teams in selected matches or competitions. The GGL said public gambling requires authorisation under the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling.

The classification and withdrawal affect the legality of paid Daily Fantasy Sports offers in Germany.

Earlier fines and penalties by GGL

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedGGL fines licensed online gambling provider for advertising violationsNot stated
Not namedNot statedGGL reports Berlin prosecutors acted over illegal gambling promotionNot stated
LottolandNot statedGGL seeks website blocks against Lottoland and reports payment-provider exitsNot stated
WestLotto, LottolandNot statedWestLotto-backed legal expert discusses illegal lottery betting in GermanyNot stated

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