Germany's modern gambling framework was built around a number of clearly stated objectives. Consumer protection, market supervision, responsible gambling and the reduction of unlicensed gambling activity have all featured prominently throughout the country's regulatory reforms. Regardless of where one stands on specific policy questions, few would dispute that these are legitimate goals. A regulated market is generally easier to supervise than an unregulated one, and consumers are typically afforded greater protections when operators operate within a recognised legal framework....

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