GGL explains permitted sports bets and bans prediction-market wagers
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: GGL (Germany) ·
Summary
Germany's GGL published an FAQ stating that licences can be sought only for bets on sporting events with verifiable results and clear rules, and that other wagers, including prediction-market bets, are prohibited. The authority said live bets are limited to results or rare events, with frequent-event markets barred.
Why it matters
The clarification confirms prediction-market-style products fall outside Germany's licensed sports betting regime, a boundary operators must respect.
Cite as: SectorWire, “GGL explains permitted sports bets and bans prediction-market wagers”, 23 June 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/ggl-explains-permitted-sports-bets-and-bans-prediction-market-wagers/