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GGL reports Berlin prosecutors acted over illegal gambling promotion

Enforcement & compliance

Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany’s GGL said Berlin prosecutors had acted after the former interim authority filed criminal complaints against a YouTuber and streamer in spring 2022. The complaints concerned alleged promotion of and participation in unauthorised public gambling; the person had previously been warned in autumn 2021 but did not stop the promotional activity.

The case signals potential criminal exposure for gambling promotion that authorities consider unauthorised.

Earlier fines and penalties by GGL

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
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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