The German Sports Betting Association and Mindway AI recently released an AI-assisted self-test in the form of a card game called "Gamalyze". Gamers can use this tool to analyse their gambling behaviour. In addition to a precise list of gambling problem susceptibilities and corresponding warnings, the test also provides specific tips on how to reduce the risk.
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About two weeks ago, the Joint Gaming Authority of the German States (GGL) published an FAQ on the Inter-State Gambling Supervision System (LUGAS). In this PDF document, the authority also provides information on topics such as the cross-provider deposit limit and parallel gaming. We took a look at the FAQ and wanted to find out how helpful the questions and answers are for the average player.
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Things aren't easy for arcade operators in Germany: minimum distances, the energy crisis and other regulations are creating a difficult business situation that ultimately affects the players. The state of Saarland has now introduced updated and stricter regulations in the form of a new arcades law. The ruling party openly states that the regulations are intended to reduce the gambling offering in the state.
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An online gambling provider based in Malta has taken action against the so-called payment block by the German gambling authorities. Specifically, the authority has prohibited a payment service provider from accepting payments to the casino without a German licence. The online casino, in turn, took legal action against this ban in summary proceedings - but without success.
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Gambling in Germany and its regulation is a constant topic of discussion. In this context, studies are regularly carried out to examine specific aspects. The Gambling Survey 2021 is one of them. It focuses in particular on the gambling behaviour of the population and possible related problems. This study has now been fundamentally criticised by the renowned statistician Katharina Schüller.
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Online casinos do not have an easy time in the USA. Only a few states allow them. Live casinos are a curiosity. Authentic Gaming is about to change all that.
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The highlight of most slot machines is undoubtedly the free Spins mode. Of course, it can take a long time for those long-awaited free Spins to be activated. To give impatient players direct access to the exciting free spins, there are bonus buy slots. These are online slots where the player can unlock the bonus feature for a fixed price. But how worthwhile is this in practice?
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Loot boxes have always been criticised as gambling or gambling-like features. WestLotto has now presented what it calls "the first concrete approach to the legal control of gambling-like elements in games". What exactly does this mean?
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The gaming industry is a major contributor to the US economy. This is the conclusion of a study by the American Gaming Association (AGA). According to the study, the gaming industry not only contributes significantly to the economy, but also creates countless jobs - especially in gaming metropolises such as Las Vegas.
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The gaming company Merkur, or the Gauselmann Group and its associated companies, are well known for their extensive sponsorship activities. The brand is now also active in women's basketball through its partner Spielbanken Sachsen-Anhalt. Bundesliga team GISA LIONS MBC from Halle can look forward to support for the current season.
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Braunschweig's public order office has used undercover test players to detect violations in gambling halls. Normally, undercover investigators are only used in police investigations to solve serious crimes. This is the first time that undercover investigators have been used in casinos to investigate misdemeanours.
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In Romania, a country in south-eastern Europe, the government is currently planning a significant increase in fees for online casinos. About two weeks ago, the Romanian Ministry of Finance presented a new catalogue of fees, which is quite a challenge. Will it still be economically viable for operators to operate successfully in the market, given the sharp rise in fees?
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The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is investigating a Juventus Turin professional. The footballer is accused of placing illegal sports bets on a large scale. For this, a seven-month ban has now been imposed on the Juve star. But which star is it and what exactly is he accused of?
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There has been some upheaval at Microgaming recently. In particular, the sale of Quickfire has caused quite a stir in the industry. New boss and CEO Stephen Fisk said in a recent interview that the company now wants to focus on the platform business. This is where the roots of the company lie - and this is how the brand became big in the first place, he points out.
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Lotto always writes strange, funny and even tragic stories. This one is definitely not in the latter category: A woman from Baden-Württemberg hit the Eurojackpot last week. On Friday the 13th, of all days, the lucky woman was able to enjoy one of the biggest German lottery wins ever. Read the full story here.
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