While Germany’s gambling regulator warned about the risks surrounding World Cup betting, a company owned entirely by the state of Baden-Württemberg was running its own football-themed online slot competition. Lotto Baden-Württemberg’s virtual slot brand, erwin, staged a “Slotmeisterschaft zur WM” from 11 June until 19 July 2026. The promotion consisted of six consecutive tournaments, a player leaderboard, free-spin prizes and an additional draw for a television, an electric grill and a sound system. Participants were given one tournament attempt in each period, consisting of up to 25 spins with a minimum stake......
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Investigations
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Investigations & Analysis
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Legal Analysis
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Legal Analysis
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