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GGL seeks greater powers to act against illegal online gambling in Germany

Regulation

Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) is seeking greater autonomy to adopt operational measures against illegal online gambling, Ronald Benter, a member of its board, said in an interview. The authority also wants prosecutors to be able to pursue people operating from abroad who offer unauthorised gambling to German consumers.

The proposals could change how quickly the GGL can respond and how illegal operators serving German consumers are prosecuted.

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GdP and DAW seek tougher enforcement against illegal gambling

The Gewerkschaft der Polizei (GdP) and the Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) have issued a joint position paper calling for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and a more effective regulation of the legal market. Proposals include reversing the burden of proof over unexplained assets and extending permitted surveillance powers.

The Gewerkschaft der Polizei (GdP) and the Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) have issued a joint position paper calling for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and for more effective regulation of the legal market. The paper, reported on 28 September 2026, sets out proposals covering enforcement and the regulatory framework for legal operators.

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