The state gambling monopoly is now set to disappear from the next EU member state. Just a fortnight ago, the Finnish government announced that the gambling monopoly is to expire at the end of 2026. But what goals are politicians in Finland pursuing with this and are they perhaps even taking Germany as a role model?
Christian_1994
The Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) is the central legal instrument for regulating gambling in Germany. However, the legislation is regularly criticised by players, authorities, politicians, lawyers and industry associations. The Greens also recently addressed the issue at their annual conference at the end of June 2024. In a position paper, the party calls for some significant changes to advertising, limits, OASIS, a designated blacklist and more.
Chris_W
The popular online slots from Swintt are now available in the online casinos JackpotPiraten and BingBong. Swintt is a comparatively new star in the iGaming industry. The company was only founded in 2019. But what attractive slot machines does the provider offer?
Christian_1994
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring many advantages, and not just in everyday life. However, the disadvantages of this branch of computer science are often neglected. For example, the online gambling industry is also concerned with protecting itself and other players from AI-supported fraud. But to what extent are online casinos at risk in this respect?
Christian_1994
The Federal Ministry of Finance publishes the tax revenues of the federal and state governments at regular intervals. It is interesting to note that the revenue from the virtual vending machine tax in May 2024 is disappointingly low compared to the same period last year. Some time ago, a considerable tax increase was forecast in this area.
Christian_1994
The Munich-based sports channel SPORT1 has been a partner of the Italian betting provider HAPPYBET for several weeks now. This also marks the launch of what is officially called the "newly designed gambling offer 'HAPPYBET - Partner of SPORT1'". What is this all about and what can we expect from the collaboration?
Chris_W
The first comprehensive evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) is planned for 2026. The interim report announced in spring 2024 has now been published. Among other things, it contains urgent areas for action. This naturally raises the question of whether significant changes to the current regulatory requirements are to be expected and whether the German gambling landscape may even become more attractive in the foreseeable future?
Chris_W
The "crypto hype" was predicted many years ago. Recently, however, German enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies has remained limited. According to Statista, just 13% of Germans use or own cryptocurrencies. However, the proportion has risen by 4% in the last two years. So will players in online casinos be able to make payments with cryptocurrencies in the foreseeable future?
Christian_1994
According to Statista, online casinos are expected to generate a turnover of 34 billion euros worldwide in 2024. No wonder that such large sums of money also attract fraudsters. Players should therefore make sure that they only play in reputable online casinos with a valid licence. The current casino blacklist shows which providers should be avoided.
Christian_1994
Not every gambling fan can see the point of social casinos: for many, the sticking point is that you can play typical casino games there, but you can't actually win money. Nevertheless, such offers are very popular internationally - and especially in Germany. SOFTSWISS recently published a large data analysis to find out why this is the case, who typically gambles in social casinos and which games are popular.
Chris_W
Strict gambling laws apply in most European countries. In some countries, such as Austria, there is even a state monopoly on online gambling to this day. Private companies have no chance of applying for a licence and operating legally on the market. But how up-to-date and, above all, sensible is such an online gambling monopoly in practice?
Christian_1994
Studies that look at gambling in Germany are anything but easy these days: the Gambling Survey in particular was heavily criticised at the end of last year and again at the beginning of 2024 due to possible methodological errors. Now the survey and those responsible for it are once again being criticised - and the gambling atlas is also being criticised. The Bremen FDP doubts that the surveys fulfil their actual claim to independence, as money from the gambling industry has apparently been used.
Chris_W
Since the introduction of the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) in summer 2021, strict conditions and restrictions have applied to online gambling in Germany. Among other things, gambling enthusiasts must accept a minimum playing time, a maximum stake of one euro per spin, a ban on autospin and a ban on progressive jackpots. But what do players miss most in German online casinos?
Christian_1994
A brand new open banking payment option has been available at JackpotPiraten for almost a month now. The operators have named this white-labelled solution ‘Sofort überweisen’. But how well has this new payment method been received by JackpotPiraten casino players and is this option even secure?
Christian_1994
Cooperations and mergers of brands or entire companies are not unusual in the iGaming industry - just like in any other business sector. Apparat Gaming has now announced that it will be working with edict egaming in the future. For the players of this world, this should above all mean more choice and variety. Apparat is continuing its long-standing expansion.
Chris_W