GGL sets out enforcement tools against unlicensed gambling
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: GGL (Germany) ·
Summary
Germany's GGL has published an overview of its powers against unlicensed online gambling, including prohibition proceedings with coercive fines, criminal referrals, IP and payment blocking and reports to tax and money-laundering authorities. The authority said it acts against illegal gambling on behalf of the 16 federal states.
Why it matters
The GGL's published powers include prohibition proceedings, coercive fines, criminal referrals, IP and payment blocking.
Cite as: SectorWire, “GGL sets out enforcement tools against unlicensed gambling”, 14 January 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/ggl-sets-out-enforcement-tools-against-unlicensed-gambling/