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Industry
November 18, 2024
GGL: Google Update Reduces Illegal Gambling Ads in Germany
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has reported that Google Ads’ latest updates have led to a decline in ads promoting illegal gambling products. Despite that, experts believe that further efforts and search engine optimization (SEO) are needed. Google’s Updated Policy Benefitted Germany On September 25, Google updated its advertising policy for gambling […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Court Backs GGL’s Payment Blocking Order against Swiss Provider
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has won a major legal battle against an unidentified Swiss payment provider. This significant victory highlights GGL’s authority when it comes to protecting the German market from foreign influence and non-compliance. The Decision Reinforces GGL’s Ability to Tackle External Threats The GGL, for context, had issued a […]
Industry
September 25, 2024
German Regulator Thanks the Public for Reporting Gambling Violations
As part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority, thanked the public for their continued use of its whistleblowing portal. Public reports have proven vital in the fight against illegal online gambling and in addressing irregularities in authorized gambling offers. The Reports Led to Swift Investigations In 2023, […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Google Mandates GGL Certification for Gambling Ads in Germany
Google has announced a significant revision to its Gambling and games policy for advertisers in Germany. Gambling operators wishing to advertise their products online must obtain certification from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s Joint Gambling Authority. The new policy takes effect on 25 September 2024 and will align Google’s practices with the […]
Industry
September 3, 2024
GGL Collaborates with State Offices to Combat Gambling Addiction
The German Gambling Authority (GGL), Glücksspielbehörde, has started a new plan to improve its teamwork with state offices that focus on gambling addiction. This plan aims to boost communication and collaboration among the different state authorities responsible for preventing gambling addiction and providing support services. GGL Initiates Collaboration with Bavaria’s Gambling Addiction Office to Combat […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
Saxony-Anhalt Court Gives the Thumbs Up to GGL’s Streaming Ban
Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt Higher Administrative Court supported banning streamers that promote unlicensed gambling to people in the country. The decision by the court affirms Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder’s (GGL) earlier ban on an influential German streamer. The decision was welcomed by GGL board member Ronald Benter who said that this marks a huge milestone in the […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
DOCV Questions GGL’s German Black Market Data
Germany’s online casino association Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) expressed disagreement with the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) recent update on the country’s regulated market. According to the former body, the regulator underestimated the black market. In an interview with iGamingBusiness, DOCV vice president and Entain regulator affairs council Simon Priglinger-Simader said that the GGL’s estimation […]
Industry
July 2, 2024
German Regulator Reflects on the State of the Industry
German regulator Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) marked its third anniversary by presenting its 2023 activity report during a recent press conference. CEO Ronald Benter highlighted the authority’s significant achievements, including the successful transition of many formerly illegal gambling operators to the legal market under GGL supervision. High Channelization Bolstered the Legal Market The GGL’s […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
Reiner Moser to Chair Germany’s Gambling Regulator GGL
Baden-Württemberg official Reiner Moser will take over as chair of the board of directors at Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), starting 1 July 2024. Moser, currently the head of a department in the Ministry of the Interior for digitization and local government, will replace the outgoing chair, state secretary Udo Götze. […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
GGL Warns Players about Gambling with Unlicensed Operators Ahead of Euro 2024
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has joined Federal Drug Commissioner Blienert in warning customers ahead of the Euro 2024. As the tournament looms, the authority emphasized the dangers associated with illegal operators. With the coming of the highly anticipated soccer event, the GGL expects an escalation in betting activity. As a result, […]
