Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Licensing
Local License:
GGL
Population growth:
Internet users:
Urbanization:
Languages in the country:
German - 100%
Age structure:
Middle age:
Literacy:
Real GDP:
Real GDP growth:
GDP per capita:
Top brands in the country
Top 20 brands (Ahrefs, December 2024):
Top payment systems
Top payment methods (November 2024)
Слоты по доли рынка
| Игра | Студия | Доля рынка |
|---|---|---|
| Book of Ra | Greentube | |
| Pirots | Elk Studios | |
| Aviator | Spribe | |
| Razor Shark | Push Gaming | |
| El Torero | Merkur |
Top Slots
Top 10 games (by number of bets, November 2024)
Top 3 favorite topics in the slots:
Top manufacturers games:
Affiliates receiving traffic
More about gambling regulation
Online gambling in Germany has existed since the mid-90s. For a long time this sphere had no clear regulation. In 2008, the first gambling treaty was adopted, which effectively banned gambling, except for certain types of bets.
However, many operators found loopholes in the legal system and continued to provide services to players from Germany. This led to numerous legal proceedings, but there was no clear regulation of this sphere.
In 2021, the Interstate Gambling Compact came into effect, which legalized online casinos and betting across the country. However, along with this, strict limits were introduced to prevent gambling addiction.
Regulation
Curacao: was authorized until 2021. As of 2024, this license is prohibited. Germany now requires a license from the German Federal Gambling Authority (GGL).
About blocking and liability
High
Legislation:
Explicit prohibition / severe restrictions (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag, restrictions on affiliates and influencer advertising)
The activity of the authorities:
High
Risk of harassment of non-residents:
Medium
The risk in entering the country:
Medium
Risk of extradition to the country:
High
Precedents (against non-residents):
Yes (isolated, large-scale blocking/fines against resources and partners)
Comment on the level of risk:
Germany is one of the strictest markets in the EU: advertising and promotion of unlicensed operators is prohibited, and the regulator and federal authorities actively block sites and fine partners. Administrative and civil liability is real for non-residents; criminal cases against foreign arbitrageurs are rare, but possible if major damage is caused. It is not recommended to work with a German audience without a local license. The risk of extradition to the country is high - Germany actively requests extradition through the EOA mechanism (from EU countries) and has treaties with the US, UK and other countries.
Blask.com data - index and top brands
Indicates the aggregate level of engagement and interest in all brands in a country. This indicator serves as a barometer for the iGaming industry and combines various indicators to give an overview of trends and changes in the market.
Top brands in the country according to the Blask.com service
| NV casino | 22.47% |
| Tipico | 18.69% |
| Bet365 | 7.41% |
| Merkur | 6.57% |
| Vulkan Vegas | 6.48% |
*BAP (Brand's Accumulated Power) - accumulated brand power, reflects the brand's share of consumer interest in the online gambling market. The relative presence of a brand in a country. The BAP graph is presented below:
Data for the section is provided by the analytical service Blask.com.. At the moment, the service's database contains information on more than 80+ countries and more than 2500 brands.
Gambling in the country
Advertising in Germany is permitted for operators who are licensed by the Federal Gambling Authority. However, affiliates must ensure that their advertising does not fall under the umbrella of an appeal to «irresponsible gambling».
Germany is a very lucrative market, but with the introduction of local regulation it has become more difficult to operate there.
If you are operating under a Curacao license, you need to be prepared for potential blockages.
Gambling regulation
Gambling in the country:
Licensing
Local License:
GGL
About the population of the country
Official Language:
German
Believers:
34 %
Second Religion:
Basic information about the country
Name of country:
Germany
Code (2-digit):
DE
Continent:
Europe
Capital:
Berlin
Area of the country:
357,021 square kilometers.
Phone Code:
49
Currency (currency code):
Euro (EUR)
Geographical features of the country
Earth (16): Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Thuringia, Schleswig-Holstein.
The modern territory of the country was partially or fully occupied by the states: Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Frankish State (Frankia), Gaulish Empire, Western Roman Empire, Hunnic Empire, Kingdom of Burgundy, Kingdom of Thuringia, Kingdom of Soissons (Siagria), East Frankish Kingdom, Holy Roman Empire, Lippe-Detmold, Oldenburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, British Empire (now Great Britain), French Empire, German Empire.
Germany is washed by seas: North Sea, Baltic Sea, Watt Sea.
Germany has access to lakes: Constance, Starnberger See.
There are rivers running through the area: Danube, Rhine, Elbe, Odra, Mosel, Main, Inn, Neckar, Izar, Ohře (Eger), Lusatian Nisa, Lech, Ruhr, Fechte, Sauer, Iller, Wupper, Aur, Dinkel, Düssel and others.
Germany owns the islands: Rügen, Usedom, Fehmarn, Sylt, Föhr, Pelvorm, Pöhl, Borkum, Nordernay, Amrum, Langeog.
Mountains within the country: Feldberg, Herzogenhorn, Belchen, Schauinsland, Fichtelberg, Brocken.
Famous caves in the country: Salzgraben, Atta, Hölloch, Geburztagschacht.
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