GGL warns German players that online El Gordo participation is illegal
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: GGL (Germany) ·
Summary
The GGL has warned that taking part in Spain's El Gordo Christmas lottery from Germany through online offers is illegal, saying such sites merely take bets on the outcome with a private third party rather than selling the official lottery. It said the providers hold no German licence and are not on the official whitelist, and published an FAQ on the legal position.
Why it matters
Unlicensed lottery-betting sites face warnings, affecting competition with licensed German operators during Christmas sales.
Cite as: SectorWire, “GGL warns German players that online El Gordo participation is illegal”, 17 November 2025, https://sectorwire.news/item/ggl-warns-german-players-that-online-el-gordo-participation-is-illegal/