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GGL warns against illegal online sports betting during Euro 2024

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) warned ahead of Euro 2024 that illegal online sports betting does not meet statutory player and youth protection requirements. The GGL said it would intensify oversight of sports-betting advertising during the tournament and urged players to check its whitelist for licensed operators.

Operators face increased GGL scrutiny of sports-betting advertising during the tournament.

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