The Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (GGL) is used to criticism. However, the open letter that Bet3000 addressed to the GGL a few days ago has a special quality. The sports betting provider is venting a real rage that has apparently been building up for around ten months. It has been just as long since the company's license was revoked due to technical deficiencies dating back some time.
On their special day, many a player specifically looks for a casino birthday bonus. Providers often have free spins, bonus credits or even non-cash prizes to give away. But what is the situation in German online casinos now? The difficult market environment does not make it easy for licensed providers to be generous. But are there still reputable online casinos with a birthday bonus?
"Higher, faster, further": this old Olympic motto can be perfectly applied to the world's modern mega-casinos. "Bigger, glitzier, more profitable", "more space, more games, more glamor", "more rooms, more chips, more show" - it is truly impressive to see the superlatives the industry has created in recent decades. With all the possibilities of the online world, these temples of gambling still seem to be booming!
Online gambling was illegal in Germany for many years. Since 2021, at least online slots and some online casino games have been legal. Many gambling enthusiasts criticize the fact that the situation has not improved as a result of legalization - on the contrary. But where will the journey take us in the coming years and do online casinos even have a realistic chance of survival under the current conditions?
The live games developer Evolution has come under massive pressure following an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission. The problem: the studio's games were accessible in England via operators who did not have a local license. The company reacted promptly and tried to calm the situation. Now more far-reaching consequences have indeed been drawn: Evolution has apparently restructured its offerings in various regulatory-sensitive markets in Europe and has suffered a considerable slump in sales as a result. Is Germany also involved?
Last Saturday, May 17, 2025, a player at the casino in Baden Neuenahr enjoyed a six-figure win. To be more precise, he won the highest single prize ever achieved here within just 30 minutes - 102,160 euros on a slot machine. But how does such a big win come about and what will the lucky player do with the unexpected sum?
If an exact payout percentage is stated in the online casino, the resulting odds of winning are misunderstood by many players. At least that is the result of a study conducted in the UK and the USA and published a few weeks ago. Would it therefore make more sense from a player protection perspective to no longer state the RTP value for online slots in future, contrary to the current regulatory situation?
The international crypto casino industry is growing and growing. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, the industry is said to have generated over 80 billion US dollars in gross gaming revenue worldwide last year alone. But what is the reason for the extreme increase compared to previous years?
An online casino based in Malta has applied for a license to operate online casino games in Schleswig-Holstein. The authorities rejected the application after a detailed examination, as the online casino had already proven to be unreliable in the recent past. The operator was not satisfied with this and took the matter to court - without success.
CrazyBuzzer has been offline since the end of April 2025. The website states that CrazyBuzzer and SlotMagie are "now one". SlotMagie had previously been taken over by a subsidiary of the German Merkur Group. The former operator of SlotMagie, Mill Adventure Ltd, has already withdrawn from the German gaming market. So is a phase of market consolidation now imminent?
Bet365 is undoubtedly one of the best-known gambling providers around. This very company, which serves tens of markets on every continent with more than 4,000 employees and generates an annual turnover of around 3 billion, could be sold in the foreseeable future. The price is said to be an incredible 9 billion pounds. An IPO is also on the cards. In any case, the deal, if it comes to fruition, is likely to be one of the biggest business deals in gaming history. Industry insiders are speculating wildly and the underlying figures are astronomical.
Leading a healthy life is no longer a niche trend for athletes and fitness fans: people are increasingly realizing that well-being and quality of life are closely linked to a conscious lifestyle. A recent Eurojackpot trend study confirms this and shows that Over half of those surveyed would specifically invest in holistic health if they won the lottery. This seems encouraging in principle, but in some ways the results are also worrying.
Tipwin Ltd. announced a few days ago that it has agreed a strategic cooperation with the beverage giant Coca-Cola. As part of this cooperation, Tipwin betting brokers will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase Coca-Cola's popular drinks for their outlets. But how critical is the cooperation between the billion-dollar drinks group and the Maltese gambling company?
Criticism of the "new" regulation in Germany has been around for as long as the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) of 2021 itself. Over the years, however, resentment has continued to escalate and currently seems to be reaching a peak. The industry warns that the "regulators are guided by an ideal image of gamblers that does not exist". One wonders what could happen if the GlüStV fails (yes, that is possible). 2026 and 2028 will be key years.
After trying my luck at Betano and JackpotPiraten in recent months, Löwen Play Spielothek was on my list today. After a quick registration and bonus activation, I took to the slots with a total credit of 100 euros. In today's article, I'll tell you how I fared and whether I ended the day with a win or a loss.
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