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OVG LSA upholds most GGL advertising conditions for online gambling

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Saxony-Anhalt’s Higher Administrative Court largely upheld advertising conditions attached to virtual slot-game permits, following an appeal by the GGL against a lower court ruling. The court confirmed restrictions including a ban on affiliate links to unlicensed gambling and requirements for risk warnings, age limits and information on the white list; its decision is final.

The ruling confirms advertising conditions that licensed online gambling providers must apply to affiliates and promotional material.

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