16 OctEnforcement & compliance
Berlin court refuses stay of €250,000 coercive payment against Capital Bra
The payment is enforceable while the underlying dispute remains unresolved and a further appeal remains possible.
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October 2026
16 OctRegulation
Lotto Hessen calls for effective action against illegal online gambling in Germany
The reported disagreement over the scale of illegal online gambling informs enforcement and legal-market decisions.
2 OctEnforcement & compliance
GGL declares parts of FIFA World Cup ticket sales unlawful
The GGL’s finding identifies unlawful elements of FIFA’s previous World Cup ticket sales process, highlighting regulatory concerns.
September 2026
30 SepRegulation
GGL publishes guidance on online gambling advertising rules in Germany
The FAQ clarifies the advertising restrictions and player protection obligations that operators and advertisers must follow in Germany.
30 SepTenders & awards
GGL Seeks Provider for German Gambling Participation Study
Research and advisory providers can assess the tender’s scope, stated value and submission deadline.
24 SepRegulation
GGL marks five years with review of German online gambling oversight
The review signals that German oversight may need to adjust as business models and technology change.
22 SepRegulation
GGL calls for more adaptable online gambling regulation in Germany
The GGL’s proposals seek greater regulatory flexibility as operators’ business models and technical structures change.
15 SepRegulation
DACHL regulators plan closer cooperation against cross-border illegal gambling networks
Planned regulatory information sharing covers operators and supporting businesses, while GGL’s enforcement approach encompasses studios, aggregators, platforms and technical suppliers.
14 SepRegulation
DACHL regulators plan closer cooperation against cross-border illegal gambling networks
Suppliers could face enforcement as regulators plan greater information sharing on operators, supporting businesses and new business models.
10 SepEnforcement & compliance
German authorities raid suspected €5.8bn illegal online gambling operation
The suspected illegal gambling operation prompted industry associations to call for a review of the GGL’s channelisation estimates.
7 SepRegulation
Halle administrative court halts GGL orders for IP blocking
GGL's IP-blocking orders face judicial limits as German states seek broader powers amid identified structural enforcement shortcomings.
1 SepDeals & M&A
casino.de launches free online casino licence checker in Germany
The free licence checker lets users compare German online casino domains against the GGL whitelist.
August 2026
31 AugRegulation
Analysis examines gambling permission requirements and GGL practice
The commentary examines operator and player permissions, a new stake limit and GGL practice concerning illegal gambling.
25 AugRegulation
GGL publishes guidance on Germany’s online gambling deposit and stake limits
Operators connect to LUGAS, which prevents further deposits once players reach the applicable limit across operators.
14 AugRegulation
GGL launches FAQ on event betting and prediction markets
The guidance explains legal exposure associated with event betting offered to German users.
14 AugRegulation
GGL warns prediction market offerings are prohibited in Germany
The guidance warns providers and users about the legal consequences of prediction market activity in Germany.
14 AugRegulation
GGL publishes guidance on social betting and prediction markets
The FAQ provides operators information on Germany’s treatment of these event contracts.
13 AugRegulation
GGL publishes guidance on event betting and prediction markets
The guidance clarifies legal exposure for offering or accessing societal-event bets from Germany.
July 2026
29 JulRegulation
GGL and Dataport develop Germany online gambling monitoring
The project aims to improve operator data for additional regulatory checks.
28 JulEnforcement & compliance
Tipwin reports website removals after cooperation with authorities
The removals restrict sites that could be mistaken for authorised Tipwin services.
28 JulRegulation
GGL and Dataport continue development of LUGAS
The work develops the data infrastructure used for German online gambling supervision.
23 JulRegulation
GGL expands LUGAS with Dataport ahead of treaty evaluation
The infrastructure expansion supports evidence used in the treaty review.
23 JulRegulation
GGL prepares expansion of LUGAS monitoring system
The planned expansion concerns the infrastructure used to oversee cross-operator gambling deposits.
21 JulRegulation
GGL and Dataport expand LUGAS gambling supervision infrastructure
The work supports the data infrastructure used to supervise Germany’s legal online gambling market.
21 JulRegulation
GGL and Dataport continue LUGAS development partnership
The collaboration supports the infrastructure used for Germany’s online gambling oversight.
17 JulRegulation
NRW gambling addiction body criticises GGL stake-limit increase
The intervention seeks evidence and review of the higher virtual-slot stake limit.
3 JulPeople moves
Christian Hochgrebe assumes rotating GGL board chairmanship
The annual rotation changes the GGL board’s chair before the gambling framework review.
June 2026
29 JunEnforcement & compliance
ADI Predictstreet restricts German access following regulatory proceedings
The restriction limits access to ADI Predictstreet in Germany.
18 JunEnforcement & compliance
GGL reviews ADI Predictstreet World Cup advertising
The review concerns advertising by a platform without a German gambling licence.
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