GGL warns German players that El Gordo lottery participation is illegal
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: GGL (Germany) ·
Summary
Germany's GGL warned that taking part in Spain's El Gordo Christmas lottery from Germany is illegal under the GlüStV 2021, as online offers merely bet on the draw's outcome with a private third party. The regulator named Lottoland and Lottohelden as providers advertising such offers and said participation itself is punishable under §284 StGB.
Why it matters
GGL warned that taking part in Spain's El Gordo lottery from Germany is illegal and participation is punishable.
Cite as: SectorWire, “GGL warns German players that El Gordo lottery participation is illegal”, 13 August 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/ggl-warns-german-players-that-el-gordo-lottery-participation-is-illega/
Key facts
- Parties
- Lottoland, Lottohelden · GGL
- Market
- Germany