Gambling Laws and Regulations Germany 2024

ICL G-Gamblin g-related law s-German chapter features general issues in gamblin g-related laws (related authorities, laws, licenses, license restrictions, digital media, enforcement, and responsibilities, etc.).

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1. 1. Related authorities and laws
2. 2. License application and license restriction
3. 3. Online / mobile / digital / electronic media
4. 4. Execution and responsibility
5. 5. Expected reform

1. Relevant Authorities and Legislation

1. 1 Which kind of gambling and social / skill gaming activities do you regulate in your jurisdiction?

Related products

Who regulates in digital format?

Who regulates in the lan d-based form?

Gaming

Casino games (including casino table games such as slots, roulette, blackjack)

According to the new gambling treaty ("National Treaty") that came into effect on July 1, 2021, "online casino games" including roulette, blackjack, and baccarat) Define the live broadcast of terrestrial bank holder game as a virtual duplication of the game) and the "virtual slot machine game" ("virtual slot machine game is a duplication of lan d-based slot machine games provided on the Internet") I am.

For the first time, the business operator can apply for a license to provide a virtual slot machine game. Since January 1, 2023, the regulations and monitoring of virtual slot machine games will be in charge of the Federal State Joint Gambling Authority.

Regarding online casino games, the Federal State can choose whether to issue a license to be monopolized by the state or a very limited number of private businesses.

Bricked casinos are regulated by state law instead of federal law, and the Ministry of Home Affairs / Senate in each state is generally responsible for licensing and directors.

In the 202 1-National Treaty, the license system will be introduced to the online poker. Since January 1, 2023, operators have been able to apply for online poker licenses to a joint gambling station in Saxen Anhardt. Before that, the Zaxe n-Anhardd's Administration Bureau was in charge of such a game, along with the virtual slot machine game.

In most of the German states, pokers are permitted by stat e-owned casinos and are regulated by the Ministry of Home/ Senate in each state. Poker is not explicitly referred to in Zaxen and Bade n-Wurtenberg, but is not excluded because it is approved by presenting the appropriate gaming concept when applying for a license.

Bingo is generally regarded as a lottery product, so it is subject to monopoly and is regulated to describe the following (lottery).

Bingo is generally regarded as a lottery product, so it is subject to monopoly and is regulated to describe the following (lottery).

Gambling

The Integrition Treaty specifies sports betting licenses. Betting of other forms (excluding horse racing betting. At the time of this article, regulators do not conclude whether the betting for e-sports is considered to be sports. Until then, a new joint gambling authority in Dalmstadt, Hessen, was in charge of sports / horse racing.

Joint Gambling Authority is responsible for regulating lan d-based sports betting at the operator level.

Betting shop licenses must be applied to local regulators at the state level.

Sports/ Horse Racing Betting (when regulated separately from other forms of betting)

Since January 1, 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhard have been in charge of online horse racing betting and supervision.

The joint gambling station is also responsible for the license for the lan d-based horse racing betting.

Fantasy Betting (Payment to support the selection of "league" and "portfolio" over a certain period of time)

The classification of fantasy betting as a skill game or a chance game depends on the specific situation and the mechanism of the game in question. There is no specific institution in charge of fantasy betting issues.

The classification of fantasy betting as a skill game or a chance game depends on the specific situation and the mechanism of the game in question. There is no specific institution in charge of fantasy betting issues.

lottery

One of the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Regional Council is a license and supervision of a local lottery company.

The same applies to the broker of the state lottery product, and can be a private company unless it is operated in multiple German states, and the Gambling Regulatory Office in Rhinelant Pufaltz has a nationwide license and coach. Authories who are responsible for. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

One of the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Regional Council is a license and supervision of a local lottery company.

The same applies to the broker of the state lottery product, and can be a private company unless it is operated in multiple German states, and the Gambling Regulatory Office in Rhinelant Pufaltz has a nationwide license and coach. Authories who are responsible for. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

Social / skill arrangement

"Social" gaming without prize money or financial value

There are no specific regulations because the "social" game does not fall under the definition of a coincidence game. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot machine game on the same website as the virtual slot game. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

"Social" games do not have any special regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot game when provided on the same website as the virtual slot. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games.

The same applies to the broker of the state lottery product, and can be a private company unless it is operated in multiple German states, and the Gambling Regulatory Office in Rhinelant Pufaltz has a nationwide license and coach. Authories who are responsible for. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

One of the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Local Council is a authority to the license and director of the local lottery company in that region.

The same applies to brokers for state lottery products, and can be a private company, except that it is operated in multiple states. Gambling regulatory authorities in Rhinrant Pufaltz are authorities that are responsible for national licenses and directors. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

Social / skill arrangement

"Social" gaming without prize money or financial value

There are no specific regulations because the "social" game does not fall under the definition of a coincidence game. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot machine game on the same website as the virtual slot game. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

"Social" games do not have any special regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot game when provided on the same website as the virtual slot. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games. One of the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Regional Council is a license and supervision of a local lottery company.

The same applies to the broker of the state lottery product, and can be a private company unless it is operated in multiple German states, and the Gambling Regulatory Office in Rhinelant Pufaltz has a nationwide license and coach. Authories who are responsible for. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

One of the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Local Council is a authority to the license and director of the local lottery company in that region.

2. Application for a Licence and Licence Restrictions

The same applies to brokers for state lottery products, and can be a private company, except that it is operated in multiple states. Gambling regulatory authorities in Rhinrant Pufaltz are authorities that are responsible for national licenses and directors. Since 2023, a new joint gambling authorities in Zaxe n-Anhardt are in charge of licensing the entire Germany.

Social / skill arrangement

"Social" gaming without prize money or financial value

There are no specific regulations because the "social" game does not fall under the definition of a coincidence game. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot machine game on the same website as the virtual slot game. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

"Social" games do not have any special regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games. The exception is that the State Treaty restricts the free play version of the virtual slot game when provided on the same website as the virtual slot. As such, such a free toe play version is under the supervision of the regulatory authorities of Zaxe n-Anhardt.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games.

Skill games and competitions without accidental elements are not affected by gambling regulations because they do not fall into the definition of accidental games.

1. 2 identification: (i) Laws and regulations applied to related products in the jurisdiction area, (II), roughly speaking, permission or ban on providing related products to those who are in the jurisdiction.

A chance game is required to pay a chance to win, and is defined as a game that is completely or coincidence that the prize money is made. Gambling activities corresponding to this definition are subject to a specific gambling method.

The State Treaty stipulates the main purpose of gambling regulations and stipulates the national monopoly on the management of lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, online poker, and online casino games. The State Treaty is implemented by a specific state law, a gaming method in each Federal State or the Integrated Treaty Law. German criminal law punishes unauthorized gambling and advertising, or german gaming without a German license. The Federal Ant i-Money Laundering ("AML") law stipulates specific AML requirements for land and online gambling operators.

Casino gambling (actual store) is regarded as a state law problem, not federal law, and is mainly regulated by various casino laws and gaming/ casino ordinances in each state. The casino law usually distinguishes a table game (roulette, card game, etc.) and slot machine games. There are pros and cons, but most of the German courts are regarded as a chance game, not a skill game. Therefore, offline poker is only allowed at stat e-owned casinos. < SPAN> 1. 2 identification: (i) Law and regulations applied to related products in the jurisdiction area, (ii), roughly speaking, permission or prohibition of provision of related products to those who are in the jurisdiction.

A chance game is required to pay a chance to win, and is defined as a game that is completely or coincidence that the prize money is made. Gambling activities corresponding to this definition are subject to a specific gambling method.

The State Treaty stipulates the main purpose of gambling regulations and stipulates the national monopoly on the management of lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, online poker, and online casino games. The State Treaty is implemented by a specific state law, a gaming method in each Federal State or the Integrated Treaty Law. German criminal law punishes unauthorized gambling and advertising, or german gaming without a German license. The Federal Ant i-Money Laundering ("AML") law stipulates specific AML requirements for land and online gambling operators.

Casino gambling (actual store) is regarded as a state law problem, not federal law, and is mainly regulated by various casino laws and gaming/ casino ordinances in each state. The casino law usually distinguishes a table game (roulette, card game, etc.) and slot machine games. There are pros and cons, but most of the German courts are regarded as a chance game, not a skill game. Therefore, offline poker is only allowed at stat e-owned casinos. 1. 2 identification: (i) Laws and regulations applied to related products in the jurisdiction area, (II), roughly speaking, permission or ban on providing related products to those who are in the jurisdiction.

A chance game is required to pay a chance to win, and is defined as a game that is completely or coincidence that the prize money is made. Gambling activities corresponding to this definition are subject to a specific gambling method.

The State Treaty stipulates the main purpose of gambling regulations and stipulates the national monopoly on the management of lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, online poker, and online casino games. The State Treaty is implemented by a specific state law, a gaming method in each Federal State or the Integrated Treaty Law. German criminal law punishes unauthorized gambling and advertising, or german gaming without a German license. The Federal Ant i-Money Laundering ("AML") law stipulates specific AML requirements for land and online gambling operators.

Casino gambling (actual store) is regarded as a state law problem, not federal law, and is mainly regulated by various casino laws and gaming/ casino ordinances in each state. The casino law usually distinguishes a table game (roulette, card game, etc.) and slot machine games. There are pros and cons, but most of the German courts are regarded as a chance game, not a skill game. Therefore, offline poker is only allowed at stat e-owned casinos.

Online casino gambling: The Interstate Treaty provides for a licensing regime for virtual slot machine games, but it remains to be seen whether the federal states (on a state-by-state basis) will issue licenses for online casino games (especially roulette, blackjack, and baccarat) to private operators or pursue a state monopoly. At the time of writing, several federal states have opened their market to private operators, such as Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia. Schleswig-Holstein has already called for tenders in 2022. North Rhine-Westphalia plans to call for tenders in spring-summer 2023. Most of the other federal states either do not regulate online casinos at all or only allow state-run ones. For example, the state of Hesse has given the city of Bad Homburg the possibility of obtaining a license. 3 (2) Hessisches Spielbankgesetz . Thuringia also provides in its Thuringian Gaming and Online Casino Act that only the state may obtain licenses (section 2 (2)).

Betting: The Interstate Treaty only considers (online and retail) sports betting on the outcome of a sporting event or part of a sporting event (Art. 3 (1) no. 4 Interstate Treaty) to be licensable, i. e. fixed odds sports betting. Betting on non-sporting events (such as social/financial betting or secondary lotteries) is not permitted. Pool betting (pari-mutuel) is reserved for a state monopoly. Previously the regional council of Darmstadt was responsible, but from November 2020 it will be issuing licenses for sports betting. From 2023 the joint gambling authority of the federal states will be responsible for sports betting, with the so-called "white list" being maintained. At the time of writing, the official whitelist includes 30 licensees.

Slot Machine Gaming (Amusement Machines with Prizes - "AWP"): Retail slot gaming is regulated by federal law. The Trade Regulation Act and the Gaming Act set out the requirements and framework regulations that apply to AWP. Interstate treaties and state-level gaming laws contain further restrictions on gaming hall establishments, such as requirements to maintain minimum distances between such establishments.

Horse racing bet: For traditional reasons, horse racing bets are regulated by federal law. Horse racing gambling and treasure lottery regulates tax rules for horse racing gorse organizations, lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, and online poker in general. The State Treaty is partially applied to horse racing betting, such as general licenses and player protection requirements. Horse racing land betting is provided by a horse racing association or a retail betting shop bookmaker in the racetrack.

Lottery including bingo: Only the stat e-owned lottery company can apply for a management license. Private operators can apply for only distribution (broker) licenses, and can sell lotteries on behalf of states in order to advertise products provided by the state lottery company.

Social/ Skill Games: There are no specific regulations because if they are understood as a game that can be played for free, they do not generally fall into a chance game definition. It is sometimes operated without a license, but restrictions based on the general consumer protection law and the minor protection law may be applied.

Similarly, if it is a skill game commonly found in e-gaming/e-sports, it is not subject to gambling regulations, but the nature of the game must always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sweepstakes and lottery: Instead of money, games that can acquire prizes and money equivalent to the benefit may or may not fall under certain gambling regulations. Generally, a lottery provisions are applied. However, the "Sweepstakes Ordinance" and related provisions enacted by the National Media Authorities and / or / or the Treaty of Broadcasting may be related to specific scenarios.

2. 1 What kind of regulations, permissions, approval, or other public approval (hereinafter collectively referred to "license") are required to provide related products to people in the jurisdiction area?

Whether a license is available, which license or other permission is required, or applying for a legal provision of related products to people in Germany, depending on the gambling product. Masu. By product, the following licenses are currently provided to private businesses: < SPAN> Horse racing bet: For traditional reasons, racing betting is regulated by federal law. Horse racing gambling and treasure lottery regulates tax rules for horse racing gorse organizations, lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, and online poker in general. The State Treaty is partially applied to horse racing betting, such as general licenses and player protection requirements. Horse racing land betting is provided by a horse racing association or a retail betting shop bookmaker in the racetrack.

Lottery including bingo: Only the stat e-owned lottery company can apply for a management license. Private operators can apply for only distribution (broker) licenses, and can sell lotteries on behalf of states in order to advertise products provided by the state lottery company.

Social/ Skill Games: There are no specific regulations because if they are understood as a game that can be played for free, they do not generally fall into a chance game definition. It is sometimes operated without a license, but restrictions based on the general consumer protection law and the minor protection law may be applied.

Similarly, if it is a skill game that is common in e-gaming/e-sports, it is not subject to gambling regulations, but the nature of the game must always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sweepstakes and lottery: Instead of money, games that can acquire prizes and money equivalent to the benefit may or may not fall under certain gambling regulations. Generally, a lottery provisions are applied. However, the "Sweepstakes Ordinance" and related provisions enacted by the National Media Authorities and / or / or the Treaty of Broadcasting may be related to specific scenarios.

2. 1 What kind of regulations, permissions, approval, or other public approval (hereinafter collectively referred to "license") are required to provide related products to people in the jurisdiction area?

Whether a license is available, which license or other permission is required, or applying for a legal provision of related products to people in Germany, depending on the gambling product. Masu. By product, the following licenses are currently provided to private businesses: Horse racing bet: For traditional reasons, betting on horse racing is regulated by federal law. Horse racing gambling and treasure lottery regulates tax rules for horse racing gorse organizations, lottery, sports betting, virtual slot games, and online poker in general. The State Treaty is partially applied to horse racing betting, such as general licenses and player protection requirements. Horse racing land betting is provided by a horse racing association or a retail betting shop bookmaker in the racetrack.

Lottery including bingo: Only the stat e-owned lottery company can apply for a management license. Private operators can apply for only distribution (broker) licenses, and can sell lotteries on behalf of states in order to advertise products provided by the state lottery company.

Social/ Skill Games: There are no specific regulations because if they are understood as a game that can be played for free, they do not generally fall into a chance game definition. It is sometimes operated without a license, but restrictions based on the general consumer protection law and the minor protection law may be applied.

Similarly, if it is a skill game commonly found in e-gaming/e-sports, it is not subject to gambling regulations, but the nature of the game must always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sweepstakes and lottery: Instead of money, games that can acquire prizes and money equivalent to the benefit may or may not fall under certain gambling regulations. Generally, a lottery provisions are applied. However, the "Sweepstakes Ordinance" and related provisions enacted by the National Media Authorities and / or / or the Treaty of Broadcasting may be related to specific scenarios.

2. 1 What kind of regulations, permissions, approval, or other public approval (hereinafter collectively referred to "license") are required to provide related products to people in the jurisdiction area?

Whether a license is available, which license or other permission is required, or applying for it depends on the gambling product in order to provide related products to people located in Germany. Masu. By product, the following licenses are currently provided to private businesses:

Casino game (including poker): A license for the operation of a land casino (although most casinos are operated by the state). The management license for online casino games may be available for each state as soon as these games have been bid and regional monopoly. The timing of future licenses is not clear yet. At the time of the writing, Schlevi g-Holstein and Nortlin e-Westfahrene use options to open the market to private businesses. Most of the other federal states have no restrictions on online casinos or only state stat e-owned ones. For example, Hessen has given Bat Homburg's possibility of acquiring a license. 3 (2) Hessisches Spielbankgesetz. Churingen also stipulates that only the state is licensed under the Gaming and online casino methods (SE C-Online operators, in Zakuse n-Anhardt, in Shakuse n-Anhardt. The German gambling regulation is not provided by the B2B license, so the license is required to apply for a license for the German. You will need to be tested by the developer of the regulatory authority, not the developer of the game.

Sports Betting: A license for the operation and broker of online sports betting throughout Germany, and the lan d-based sports betting at a betting shop. The Sports Betting License has been issued since November 2020.

Horse racing gambling: Bookmaker license based on horse racing gambling and lottery law, and online betting ticket gifts based on Article 27, Paragraph 2 of the Intonation Treaty.

3. Online/Mobile/Digital/Electronic Media

Slot Machine Gaming: Gaming Hall, Restaurant and Bar Land Slot Machine Gaming (AWP) license and virtual slot game license. < SPAN> Casino game (including poker): License for land casino management (but most casinos are operated by state). The management license for online casino games may be available for each state as soon as these games have been bid and regional monopoly. The timing of future licenses is not clear yet. At the time of the writing, Schlevi g-Holstein and Nortlin e-Westfahrene use options to open the market to private businesses. Most of the other federal states have no restrictions on online casinos or only state stat e-owned ones. For example, Hessen has given Bat Homburg's possibility of acquiring a license. 3 (2) Hessisches Spielbankgesetz. Churingen also stipulates that only the state is licensed under the Gaming and online casino methods (SE C-Online operators, in Zakuse n-Anhardt, in Shakuse n-Anhardt. The German gambling regulation is not provided by the B2B license, so the license is required to apply for a license for the German. You will need to be tested by the developer of the regulatory authority, not the developer of the game.

Sports Betting: A license for the operation and broker of online sports betting throughout Germany, and the lan d-based sports betting at a betting shop. The Sports Betting License has been issued since November 2020.

Horse racing gambling: Bookmaker license based on horse racing gambling and lottery law, and online betting ticket gifts based on Article 27, Paragraph 2 of the Intonation Treaty.

Slot Machine Gaming: Gaming Hall, Restaurant and Bar Land Slot Machine Gaming (AWP) license and virtual slot game license. Casino game (including poker): A license for the operation of a land casino (although most casinos are operated by the state). The management license for online casino games may be available for each state as soon as these games have been bid and regional monopoly. The timing of future licenses is not clear yet. At the time of the writing, Schlevi g-Holstein and Nortlin e-Westfahrene use options to open the market to private businesses. Most of the other federal states have no restrictions on online casinos or only state stat e-owned ones. For example, Hessen has given Bat Homburg's possibility of acquiring a license. 3 (2) Hessisches Spielbankgesetz. Churingen also stipulates that only the state is licensed under the Gaming and online casino methods (SE C-Online operators, in Zakuse n-Anhardt, in Shakuse n-Anhardt. The German gambling regulation is not provided by the B2B license, so the license is required to apply for a license for the German. You will need to be tested by the developer of the regulatory authority, not the developer of the game.

Sports Betting: A license for the operation and broker of online sports betting throughout Germany, and the lan d-based sports betting at a betting shop. The Sports Betting License has been issued since November 2020.

Horse racing gambling: Bookmaker license based on horse racing gambling and lottery law, and online betting ticket gifts based on Article 27, Paragraph 2 of the Intonation Treaty.

4. Enforcement and Liability

Slot Machine Gaming: Gaming Hall, Restaurant, Burt Slot Machine Gaming (AWP) license, virtual slot game license.

Lottery: Lotus for the traditional stat e-owned lottery (land and online), a lottery result is not published twice a week, the maximum prize is less than 3 million euros, and the jackpot is not planned. License for operation. The management of national lottery, other large lotteries, and traditional lotteries such as pool betting are subject to national monopoly. Private businesses cannot apply for such a license. You can apply only for licenses that allow the mediation of the stat e-owned lottery product. The operation of secondary lotteries has been regarded as illegal gambling acts by German regulatory authorities, and is a priority on the execution of regulatory authorities.

2. 2 If the license is available, the structure of the relevant license system should be overview.

There is no structure unified in all license systems in Germany. Regarding the application requirements, the license procedure based on the state treaty, including sports betting and virtual slot machines, is generally in accordance with the requirements that are generally indicated in the following questions 2. 3. The license for sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker games is basically two phases, that is, the regulatory authorities, and the application stage for the regulatory authorities to fully submit application documents. It consists only after the license is performed according to the approved implementation plan. In the field of virtual slot machine games, online poker games, and sports betting, you need to apply for a license for each type of individual games/ bets provided in addition to operators/ broker licenses.

2. 3 What is the license application process for related products? < SPAN> lottery: Licensing and lottery results for mediation of traditional national lottery products (land and online) are not published more than twice a week, the maximum prize is less than 3 million euros, and jackpots are scheduled. A license for the operation of a charity lottery. The management of national lottery, other large lotteries, and traditional lotteries such as pool betting are subject to national monopoly. Private businesses cannot apply for such a license. You can apply only for licenses that allow the mediation of the stat e-owned lottery product. The operation of secondary lotteries has been regarded as illegal gambling acts by German regulatory authorities, and is a priority on the execution of regulatory authorities.

2. 2 If the license is available, the structure of the relevant license system should be overview.

There is no structure unified in all license systems in Germany. Regarding the application requirements, the license procedure based on the state treaty, including sports betting and virtual slot machines, is generally in accordance with the requirements that are generally indicated in the following questions 2. 3. The license for sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker games is basically two phases, that is, the regulatory authorities, and the application stage for the regulatory authorities to fully submit application documents. It consists only after the license is performed according to the approved implementation plan. In the field of virtual slot machine games, online poker games, and sports betting, you need to apply for a license for each type of individual games/ bets provided in addition to operators/ broker licenses.

2. 3 What is the license application process for related products? Lottery: Lotus for the traditional stat e-owned lottery (land and online), a lottery result is not published twice a week, the maximum prize is less than 3 million euros, and the jackpot is not planned. License for operation. The management of national lottery, other large lotteries, and traditional lotteries such as pool betting are subject to national monopoly. Private businesses cannot apply for such a license. You can apply only for licenses that allow the mediation of the stat e-owned lottery product. The operation of secondary lotteries has been regarded as illegal gambling acts by German regulatory authorities, and is a priority on the execution of regulatory authorities.

2. 2 If the license is available, the structure of the relevant license system should be overview.

There is no structure unified in all license systems in Germany. Regarding the application requirements, the license procedure based on the state treaty, including sports betting and virtual slot machines, is generally in accordance with the requirements that are generally indicated in the following questions 2. 3. The license for sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker games is basically two phases, that is, the regulatory authorities, and the application stage for the regulatory authorities to fully submit application documents. It consists only after the license is performed according to the approved implementation plan. In the field of virtual slot machine games, online poker games, and sports betting, you need to apply for a license for each type of individual game/ bet in addition to operators/ broker licenses.

2. 3 What is the license application process for related products?

The Regulation does not prescribe a general timeline for the licensing procedure, since each licensing procedure differs depending on the type of license an operator applies for. However, any application process will set out certain requirements that the applicant or operator must meet to be eligible to receive a license. These mainly relate to the reliability and expertise of the applicant, including a review of the applicant's financial capacity. In addition, the applicant must prove that it is willing to provide a safe and transparent service and comply with gaming regulations. It is a feature of the German licensing process that applicants are required to prove their qualifications by submitting a so-called "concept", i. e. a detailed description of their business and related policies (responsible gaming, IT security, AML, business and marketing concept, etc.). In other words, a "concept" is the policy and guidelines of the business to be licensed.

2. 4 Are there any restrictions imposed on licensees in the jurisdiction?

All licenses are limited in terms of their duration and require the licensee to be and remain "trustworthy", i. e. to ensure compliance with proper business practices, comply with local laws and tax obligations, and promote the personal reliability of its staff. Furthermore, licenses are often issued with conditions, such as refraining from certain means of advertising. Due to interstate treaties, the application of licenses is limited to the Federal Republic of Germany and countries that recognize German licenses. It must be noted that licenses are only granted to operators whose registered office is in the EU or EEA. Licenses issued by states that do not have interstate effect are usually limited to the territory of that state.

2. 5 Outline the following characteristics of licenses: (i) their validity, (ii) their vulnerability to review, suspension and revocation.

The license for the lan d-based casino operation issued based on the casino law in each state usually has a licensing period of about 10 years and has an extension of five years. The license issued based on the gaming method in Schlevig Holstein is 6 years, but is effectively extended by a provisional rule, extending the Schlevig Holstein online casino license until December 31, 2024. You can. In any case, however, these licenses will end with a new license based on the provisions of the 2021 Corporation Treaty. The Sports Betting License, which was issued based on the former State Treaty, was initially valid until June 30, 2021, but was valid on June 30, 2021, and has been changed based on the State Treaty 2021. When the requirements were observed, it was automatically extended until the end of 2022, based on the State Treaty 2021. The application in 2022 can be updated for another five years. The initial license period of sports betting, virtual slot machine, and online poker license based on the State Treaty 2021 is 5 years. The subsequent license period is seven years.

Licensei needs to comply with all conditions during the license holding period. If the business does not comply with the license conditions, the license may be canceled. However, the license is not immediately canceled without prior notice. Businesses are usually contacted by regulatory authorities, and they are given the opportunity to comment on suspected violation of license conditions and to solve problems within a certain period of time.

5. Anticipated Reforms

2. 6 What are the main restrictions on providing services to customers by related products? This answer includes important sales promotion and advertising restrictions. < SPAN> Lan d-based casino management, which is issued under the casino law in each state, usually has a licensing period of about 10 years and has an extension of five years. The license issued based on the gaming method in Schlevig Holstein is 6 years, but is effectively extended by a provisional rule, extending the Schlevig Holstein online casino license until December 31, 2024. You can. In any case, however, these licenses will end with a new license based on the provisions of the 2021 Corporation Treaty. The Sports Betting License, which was issued based on the former State Treaty, was initially valid until June 30, 2021, but was valid on June 30, 2021, and has been changed based on the State Treaty 2021. When the requirements were observed, it was automatically extended until the end of 2022, based on the State Treaty 2021. The application in 2022 can be updated for another five years. The initial license period of sports betting, virtual slot machine, and online poker license based on the State Treaty 2021 is 5 years. The subsequent license period is seven years.

Licensei needs to comply with all conditions during the license holding period. If the business does not comply with the license conditions, the license may be canceled. However, the license is not immediately canceled without prior notice. Businesses are usually contacted by regulatory authorities, and they are given the opportunity to comment on suspected violation of license conditions and to solve problems within a certain period of time.

Production Editor's Note

2. 6 What are the main restrictions on providing services to customers by related products? This answer includes important sales promotion and advertising restrictions. The license for the lan d-based casino operation issued based on the casino law in each state usually has a licensing period of about 10 years and has an extension of five years. The license issued based on the gaming method in Schlevig Holstein is 6 years, but is effectively extended by a provisional rule, extending the Schlevig Holstein online casino license until December 31, 2024. You can. In any case, however, these licenses will end with a new license based on the provisions of the 2021 Corporation Treaty. The Sports Betting License, which was issued based on the former State Treaty, was initially valid until June 30, 2021, but was valid on June 30, 2021, and has been changed based on the State Treaty 2021. When the requirements were observed, it was automatically extended until the end of 2022, based on the State Treaty 2021. The application in 2022 can be updated for another five years. The initial license period of sports betting, virtual slot machine, and online poker license based on the State Treaty 2021 is 5 years. The subsequent license period is seven years.

• Licensei needs to comply with all conditions during the license holding period. If the business does not comply with the license conditions, the license may be canceled. However, the license is not immediately canceled without prior notice. Businesses are usually contacted by regulatory authorities, and they are given the opportunity to comment on suspected violation of license conditions and to solve problems within a certain period of time.
• 2. 6 What are the main restrictions on providing services to customers by related products? This answer includes important sales promotion and advertising restrictions.

Online Gambling Regulations and Trends in 2024

Casino games (including poker): Some federal states limit the number of tables and slots available in casinos. However, there are no limits on payouts, maximum wins or game times. Banned players cannot enter gaming areas or play in casinos. To ensure this, strict entry regulations must be in place. These controls include checking players against a national player ban database. Online casino licenses are applied on a state-by-state basis, and each state has yet to decide whether to operate online casino games exclusively in the state or to allow private operators to issue licenses as well. At the time of writing, Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia have availed themselves of the option to open their market to private operators as well. The maximum number of online casino licenses per state is limited by the number of brick-and-mortar casinos in a particular state. "Online casino games" are defined as "virtual replicas of banker games and live broadcasts of terrestrial banker games that can be played over the Internet", which effectively means table games and live casinos.

Europe

Virtual slots licenses have been available since the interstate treaty came into force. The main restrictions include a maximum bet of 1 euro per spin, a minimum spin time of 5 seconds, the prohibition of autoplay functions, and the prohibition of jackpots. The parallel introduction of a betting tax has forced some operators to lower their RTP.

Online poker licenses can be applied for with the regulatory authorities in Saxony-Anhalt. The number of tables at which players can play simultaneously is limited (up to a maximum of four). Further restrictions are stated in the license. Video poker is currently unlicensed.

Sports betting: Betting involving (fantasy) pools (totes) remains a state monopoly. Non-sports betting is prohibited. With regard to in-play betting, the situation is unclear. The Interstate Treaty prohibits some forms of in-play betting but does not provide a clear definition of prohibited in-play betting. At the time of writing, there is a whitelist of permissible sports bets, including football, handball, tennis, autosports, ice hockey, darts, skiing, biathlon, bobsports, curling, ice skating and luge. Further debate is expected in the future regarding the types of prohibited/permissible bets. Furthermore, the Interstate Treaty includes a monthly cross-operator deposit limit of up to 1, 000 euros per player. Under certain circumstances, this may be waived up to 30, 000 euros per month. A cross-operator database and monitoring system called "LUGAS" ensures that deposit limits are respected, that players are not logged in at multiple operators at the same time, and that they are not currently banned. At the time of writing, industry associations have expressed substantial legal concerns about LUGAS's compliance with data protection law. As for betting shops, important restrictions include the limit on the number of betting shops permitted per license/area and the requirement of a minimum distance between betting shops and other gambling establishments. B

For example, bookmakers operating at racetracks do not accept bets below 15 euros, and for online horse racing betting, there is a monthly deposit limit of 1, 000 euros.

U.K.

Slot machine gaming: Besides slot machine gaming in casinos, there are multiple restrictions on slot machine gaming offered within establishments such as gaming halls, restaurants and bars. These restrictions mainly include the number of machines permitted (gaming halls: maximum 12 machines, restaurants/bars: maximum 2 machines), the minimum distance between gaming halls (250m-500m), and game restrictions (minimum/ Maximum bet, payout percentage, game time). For virtual slot games see above.

Lotteries (including the Tote): Lotteries (including the Tote): Lotteries cannot be operated privately. Lotteries are operated by a national monopoly, i. e. 16 lottery companies (Deutscher Lotto and Totoblock).

Germany

Important promotion and advertising restrictions on the above: In Germany, advertising of games of chance is in a very restrictive regime and is subject to a wealth of legal regulations, including the Interstate Convention, the Gambling Acts of the various states, the German Advertising Council's Code of Conduct, the Unfair Competition Act, and specific minor protection laws such as the Minors Protection Act, the Interstate Convention on Broadcasting, and the Interstate Convention on the Protection of Minors in the Media. In general, advertising measures must not be directed at minors or other vulnerable target groups and must not be misleading. Before advertising, operators are usually required to submit a marketing concept, which specifies how they intend to promote their product and at the same time ensure sufficient player protection.

Further advertising restrictions are often specified in the issued license, especially in the land-based casino sector. Advertising of unauthorized games of chance, misleading advertising, and advertising directed at minors and other risk groups is prohibited. Thanks to the Interstate Convention 2021, operators no longer need to obtain separate advertising permits. New restrictions under this Interstate Convention include restrictions on the time slots and online poker (and online casino games) between 06:00 and 21:00, as well as affiliate advertising, including the prohibition of revenue-sharing remuneration. Regulators are drawing up additional guidelines to further regulate the scope of what is permitted. For example, there is a ban on advertising by influencers that goes beyond the current scope. Further restrictions apply and will be stipulated by the license or by the authorities.

2. 7 What are taxes and other compulsory levies? The peculiarity of taxation on gambling products is that it depends heavily on the type of product and the regulations of each federal state. Tax rates therefore vary considerably across Germany. The 2021 Amendment to the Racehorse and Lottery Act introduced a 5. 3% tax on bets on sports betting, horse racing betting, virtual slot games, and online poker. This tax is deducted from the tax base, resulting in an effective tax rate of 5. 03%. This tax is particularly high for virtual slot games, causing a dramatic drop in RTP. Gambling taxes must be self-reported monthly. Litigation has been launched against these provisions. At the time of writing, the outcome of these processes is still unpredictable. Land-based casino operators are exempt from corporate tax, but generally must pay tax on gross gaming revenues ("GGR" - the amount by which the sum of all bets exceeds the sum of all refunded winnings) or are subject to a combination of GGR and profit tax. Tax rates vary from 20% to 80% for each state. Some states impose additional taxes or apply progressive tax rates depending on the casino operator's economic strength.

France

In addition to the regular corporate tax, offline slot machine operators must pay local amusement taxes. Depending on the laws of each state, slot machine operators are subject to an amusement tax of 12% to 20% based on the GGR generated by the slot machine.

Betting shop owners may be subject to a betting shop tax of up to 3% on the amount of wagers. The betting shop tax applies independently of the federal sports betting tax.

2. 8 What are the broad social responsibility requirements?

Preventing gambling addiction and criminal activity, directing players to regulated markets and away from the black market, and ensuring the integrity of sports are important objectives of the interstate treaty. As a result, numerous requirements related to social responsibility apply, for example, the qualification and reliability of operators are prerequisites for obtaining a license. These requirements essentially focus on the protection of players and minors, and the safety of gambling operations. Safety in this context means offering safe payment and transaction methods, complying with youth, customer and data protection laws, upholding AML and IT standards and being trustworthy for paying taxes and levies.

Italy

Gambling operators are obliged to develop so-called "social concepts" to show their policy and approach to the protection of players and minors, as well as the deliberate measures to achieve these goals. Operators must be familiar with the impact of games of chance and the inherent risks of addiction and show this in their social concepts. Staff must be continuously trained and vetted in detecting problematic gambling behavior and in the management, conduct and commercial intermediation of responsible public gambling.

Responsible gambling also means ensuring that minors and prohibited players do not participate in gambling activities. The main requirements to ensure the protection of minors and persons with possible gambling problems are player ID checks, age verification and matching against the Public Player Prohibition Database (called "OASIS"). Working with OASIS is mandatory for licensed operators (except lotteries). Easy access to information on self-exclusion through OASIS, the possibility of game breaks, mandatory hourly breaks during online games and at least five-minute breaks when playing virtual slot games must be provided by operators.

Spain

Players should be encouraged to assess their gambling behaviour by reality checks and self-tests, should be able to set their own deposit, bet and loss limits (monthly deposit limits are required by interstate treaties) and should be made aware of the risks of addiction through brochures and responsible gaming websites. Gambling operators are obliged to provide information on where players can seek help, including contact details for support services (counselling and therapy).

2. 9 How do AML, financial services regulations or payment restrictions restrict or affect operators supplying gambling?

North America

U.S.: A Complex Landscape

With the implementation of the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive ("4AMLD"), Germany introduced a new AML law, which came into force on 26 June 2017 and was amended with effect from 1 January 2020. As expected in the course of the implementation of 4AMLD, AML obligations were extended to more land-based operations. Prior to the new AML law coming into force, only casinos were subject to certain AML obligations in the land-based sector if transactions exceeded the €2, 000 threshold, but now sports betting retail outlets are affected as well.

In an online gambling environment, if the operator is not licensed in Germany, based in the EU, does not have a local base in Germany, but targets German customers, the AML method may be applied. You may be questioned. However, German regulators clarify that the AML method is applicable and that the German AML requirements and the implementation guidelines for the implementation method of the AML method published in November 2020 are enforced. I am. As a result, online game operators that provide services to German customers are recommended to adopt an appropriate and extensive risk management system and be familiar with widespread requirements. As mentioned above, German regulatory authorities have begun to check thoroughly to comply with AML regulations. For this reason, the approved operators will discuss and explain the AML compliance during continuous transactions with customers in Germany, and in order to explain in detail. It is often required to attend.

The German AML method is particularly difficult for customered dudidolies ("KYC") and gamblin g-related payments. Regarding KYC, online gambling players are required to verify and confirm their identity at the time of registration, and online gambling does not apply the standard amount of 2, 000 euros. Online gamblin g-related transactions prohibit anonymous payment methods, including cash vouchers. Mult i-account is prohibited, and only a single account must be provided to each customer. In other words, the operator is obliged to confirm that the player is the actual owner of the payment method. The implementation guidelines are not enough for the operator's simple check, suggesting that the pay service provider ("PSP") must be involved in the payment verification.

2. 10 Are your laws permitted to use cryptocurrencies for gambling?

Tribal Gaming: Transforming

In Germany, no cryptocurrencies are granted for chance games or such games. However, if the game belongs to social casinos and skill games categories and not regulated by gambling, you can provide cryptocurrency. < SPAN> In an online gambling environment, if the operator is not licensed in Germany, based in the EU, does not have a local base in Germany, but targets German customers, the AML method is applied. Possibility may be questioned. However, German regulators clarify that the AML method is applicable and that the German AML requirements and the implementation guidelines for the implementation method of the AML method published in November 2020 are enforced. I am. As a result, online game operators that provide services to German customers are recommended to adopt an appropriate and extensive risk management system and be familiar with widespread requirements. As mentioned above, German regulatory authorities have begun to check thoroughly to comply with AML regulations. For this reason, the approved operators will discuss and explain the AML compliance during continuous transactions with customers in Germany, and in order to explain in detail. It is often required to attend.

The German AML method is particularly difficult for customered dudidolies ("KYC") and gamblin g-related payments. Regarding KYC, online gambling players are required to verify and confirm their identity at the time of registration, and online gambling does not apply the standard amount of 2, 000 euros. Online gamblin g-related transactions prohibit anonymous payment methods, including cash vouchers. Mult i-account is prohibited, and only a single account must be provided to each customer. In other words, the operator is obliged to confirm that the player is the actual owner of the payment method. The implementation guidelines are not enough for the operator's simple check, suggesting that the pay service provider ("PSP") must be involved in the payment verification.

Canada: Diverse and Growing

2. 10 Is your law permitted to use cryptocurrency for gambling?

In Germany, no cryptocurrencies are granted for chance games or such games. However, if the game belongs to social casinos and skill games categories and not regulated by gambling, you can provide cryptocurrency. In an online gambling environment, if the operator is not licensed in Germany, based in the EU, does not have a local base in Germany, but targets German customers, the AML method may be applied. You may be questioned. However, German regulators clarify that the AML method is applicable and that the German AML requirements and the implementation guidelines for the implementation method of the AML method published in November 2020 are enforced. I am. As a result, online game operators that provide services to German customers are recommended to adopt an appropriate and extensive risk management system and be familiar with widespread requirements. As mentioned above, German regulatory authorities have begun to check thoroughly to comply with AML regulations. For this reason, the approved operators will discuss and explain the AML compliance during continuous transactions with customers in Germany, and in order to explain in detail. It is often required to attend.