Dr Nik Sarafi has turned a series of gambling disputes into a much broader test of the GGL’s legal discipline. His record is not undefeated and the latest decisions are not final, but the pattern is becoming difficult for Germany’s regulator to dismiss....
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Legal Analysis
June 15, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation: LUGAS, Safe Server and Risks
Germany's online gambling framework is often discussed through the lens of licensing, enforcement actions, consumer protection measures and the ongoing effort to channel players toward regulated offerings. These debates attract...
Regulation & Licensing
November 18, 2025
GGL warns Germans about El Gordo online participation
The German gaming regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has issued a renewed warning to the public regarding the participation of German residents in the Spanish Christmas lottery, El Gordo,...
Investigations
October 30, 2025
Games Global and Stake mirror exposure under German law
Games Global faces scrutiny as its branding appears on Stake mirrors, raising questions under Germany’s strict gambling advertising laws.
iGaming News, Laws
September 9, 2025
ECJ opinion leaves Germany gambling disputes unresolved
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has recently issued an opinion on the complex legal landscape surrounding online gambling in Germany. This development, while closely watched by operators, regulators, and...
iGaming News, Laws
September 5, 2025
GGL warns against illegal social betting in Germany
The Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL) has issued a formal warning regarding the rising trend of illegal social betting within Germany. According to the regulator, these types...
iGaming News, Laws
July 1, 2025
GGL says illegal gambling still dominates online market
Germany’s central gambling authority, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has published its 2024 annual report, providing a comprehensive overview of key trends and regulatory activities across both the licensed...
iGaming News, Laws
May 28, 2025
GGL outlines legal online gambling in Germany
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany's federal gambling regulator, has issued a comprehensive public clarification addressing the legal definitions and licensing framework for online casinos operating within the country....
Laws
March 30, 2025
How Germany’s Glücksspielstaatsvertrag affects operators
Over the past few years, Germany has undergone significant regulatory changes in its gambling sector, primarily through the implementation of the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag (GSpV). This legal framework aims to create a...
iGaming News, Laws
December 17, 2024
GGL promotes safe gambling during holiday season
As the festive season approaches, the Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) in Germany has issued a cautionary warning to the public about the dangers associated with illegal online...