What is the gambling law in Germany?
The main gambling law in Germany is the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021 or GlüStV 2021), which came into effect on July 1, 2021. This treaty represents a significant overhaul of Germany's gambling regulations, moving from a largely prohibitive stance to a more regulated and open market.
The GlüStV 2021 established a national licensing framework for online sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker. The treaty also created the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder - GGL), which is responsible for overseeing the national online gambling market, issuing licenses, and combating illegal gambling.
Key regulations under the GlüStV 2021 include a monthly cross-operator deposit limit of €1,000 per player, a €1 maximum stake per spin on virtual slots, and strict advertising restrictions. The regulation of online casino games, such as blackjack and roulette, remains at the state level, with each of the 16 federal states having the option to either establish a state monopoly or issue a limited number of licenses to private operators.
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