iGaming advertising updates by market
Every material change to gambling and advertising rules since November 2023, market by market and regulator by regulator. We check each regulated market every week and scan regulator and legal news daily, so new changes are added as they happen.
2026
GGL says novelty bets and prediction markets cannot be licensed in Germany
The GGL stated that bets on social, political or economic events are not licensable in Germany and that taking part from Germany may be a crime.
GGL allows stakes up to €5 on virtual slots under conditions
From 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027, licensed operators may allow stakes above €1 per spin, up to €5, for players aged 21+ meeting conditions.
Länder sign second amendment to the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021
The Länder signed the 2. GlüÄndStV 2021 in March 2026, revising blocking powers against intermediaries; it takes effect after all ratifications.
2025
Federal court limits GGL blocking orders against internet access providers
The BVerwG (8 C 3.24) held that the GlüStV 2021 blocking power cannot in practice be used against access providers not liable under the TMG.
Federal Administrative Court confirms GGL advertising licence conditions
The BVerwG (8 C 2.24) upheld GGL advertising conditions in a lottery permit, including responsibility for third parties' compliance.
2024
Court backs broad GGL payment blocking order against foreign provider
The Halle Administrative Court upheld a GGL order barring a Swiss payment provider from processing payments for any unlawful gambling offer.
Google limits German gambling search ads to GGL-licensed operators
After GGL engagement, Google's German gambling ad policy from 25 September 2024 allows ads only from GGL-licensed operators and intermediaries.
Court upholds GGL order against streamer advertising unlicensed gambling
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt upheld a GGL order stopping a foreign-based streamer from advertising unlicensed gambling to Germany.
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