SV 07 Elversberg will be playing in the 2. Bundesliga for the first time in the 2023/24 season. With their debut, they have already secured a real giant in the gambling industry as a partner: AdmiralBet will be the main sponsor. What does this mean for both parties?
Chris_W
Twitch has announced in a statement on Twitter that it has now lost the majority of viewers for casino streams. Since the new rules came into effect, gambling streams are only allowed on Twitch under very strict conditions. As a result, more and more streamers and viewers have moved to alternative platforms. But Twitch does not seem to be bothered by the loss of viewers - on the contrary.
Christian_1994
The Basketball World Championship kicks off this Friday, and the German team has a really good chance this year. After winning the bronze medal at last year's European Championships on home soil, the Germans are expecting great things this year. Obviously the USA are the favourites, but after that the race is on.
Kevin75
The creation of the best possible conditions for the protection of gamblers in Germany is one of the main objectives of the State Treaty on Gambling of 2021 and thus of the responsible Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL). A study is now to be carried out to determine whether and how the measures implemented to date are having the desired effect.
Chris_W
A bona fide businessman from the Indian city of Nagpur has fallen victim to a gambling scam. He is said to have lost the equivalent of around €5.5 million. But how did the criminals manage to cheat the wealthy man out of such a large sum?
Christian_1994
The Brazilian government is planning to increase the tax on sports betting from 16% to 18%. This could result in a tax of €18 on every €100 wagered. Germany has also had a betting tax since 2012, but it is significantly lower. There is now much debate as to whether the increase in tax in Brazil could encourage illegal gambling.
Christian_1994
It's not uncommon for lottery winners to miss out on thousands or even millions of euros because they've lost their winning ticket or simply didn't think to follow the draw. On the other hand, it is much less common for a million-euro ticket to be stolen by lottery office staff, as was recently reported in Stern magazine. How did it happen?
Chris_W
The Bundesliga season kicks off on Friday with the opening match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich. The Bavarians are once again the big favourites, with Dortmund and Leipzig also in contention.
Kevin75
Despite a clear violation of gambling laws, the Lithuanian gambling regulator has decided not to fine Betsafe. The reason given was that Betsafe had willingly cooperated in the investigation and that the offence was "insignificant". But what offence has the operator, which is part of the billion-dollar Betsson Group, been accused of?
Christian_1994
Gambling sponsorship in German football continues: 1. FC Kaiserslautern has a new sponsor from this segment for the 2023 / 24 season. A press release from the club reveals that NOVOLINE will be present at the Red Devils in the future.
Chris_W
Sustainability is now an important issue in German arcades. On 19 July, the Bundesverband Automatenunternehmer presented a guideline with concrete recommendations for measures to implement or promote greater environmental awareness in Germany's gaming arcades. What exactly does this mean?
Chris_W
More than two years on, the effects of the Ahr flood disaster are still being felt. Not all the buildings affected have been rebuilt (or can be rebuilt). But there is good news for the Bad Neuenahr casino and its customers: It recently reopened its doors. The many flood victims, who continue to look to the future with concern, are also remembered.
Chris_W
The best league in the world kicks off this weekend. Defending champions Manchester City are once again favourites, but how will Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United fare? Can Newcastle maintain their good form?
Kevin75
Video live streaming service Kick released a new feature a few weeks ago. The new feature allows viewers to hide controversial content, such as gambling or hot tub streams, if they wish. But why would Kick, which is actually a gambling-friendly platform, introduce such a feature?
Christian_1994
The cup has its own laws and we are likely to see this again in the first round of the DFB Cup. A visit from the likes of Bayern, Dortmund or Gladbach is the highlight of a lot of lower league teams' careers, so the DFB Cup has its own special charm.
Kevin75