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GGL publishes FAQs on betting on German amateur sports

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany’s GGL published guidance explaining that betting on events involving mainly or exclusively minors or amateurs is prohibited, except for nationally or internationally significant major sporting events. The regulator said the restriction applies to online betting and betting shops, and described supervisory measures against licensed providers and enforcement options targeting unlicensed offers.

Operators and intermediaries need to assess whether their sports markets comply with Germany’s restrictions on amateur-event betting.

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