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GGL restores LUGAS interface after certificate fault disrupts online gambling deposits

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany's GGL said a technical fault on 15 March 2025 prevented new registrations and deposits at legal online gambling operators for several hours. Dataport fixed the issue that evening, and the interface was fully available again from 22:54; Dataport attributed the fault to an expired certificate that replaced certificate testing had failed to identify.

Operators relying on LUGAS can use restored registration and deposit functions, while the certificate fault highlights a technical control risk.

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