Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) — Alemania — Alemania

Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) — Alemania — Alemania logo
Germany's GGL has regulated online gambling since July 2021 under the Interstate Treaty, permitting online casino with restrictions, sports betting and virtual poker with monthly per-player fees.
Germany's Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) was created under the GlüStV 2021 Interstate Treaty and has been operational since July 2022. It represents a historic milestone: Germany's first federal online gambling licensing system, liberalising slots, online poker and sports betting for private operators under a unified national framework. Germany's iGaming market exceeds EUR 14.4 billion annual GGR, Europe's third largest. Licence categories: Virtual Slot Machine Licence (online slots), Online Poker Licence (cash games and tournaments) and Sports Betting Licence (fixed-odds and in-play). Full online casino (roulette, blackjack, baccarat) remains excluded from the GlüStV 2021 framework, subject to ongoing regulatory review. Requirements include EU company with German representation, detailed business plan, accredited laboratory-certified technical systems, German AML-compliant policies and a EUR 5 million security deposit guaranteeing player winnings. This deposit is a distinctive and significant capital requirement. Technical restrictions mandated by GlüStV 2021: EUR 1 stake limit per spin on slots, EUR 1,000 monthly deposit limit per player (OASIS system), no live/accelerated mode, mandatory identity verification before any deposit, and no casino bonuses (sports bonuses permitted). Tax: 5.3% on gross stakes (Einsatz), not on GGR — operators pay tax even when players win, creating high effective fiscal pressure in high-volatility periods. Processing time 6-12 months. OASIS national self-exclusion integration mandatory. Monthly activity reports to GGL required. Contact: gluecksspiel-behoerde.de | Landsberger Strasse 300, 80687 Munich, Germany.
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) — Alemania - Technical Sheet
Founded2021
HQGermany
CountryGermany
CityHalle (Saale)
LicensesGGL Alemania
ProductsOnline Casino Licence, Sports Betting Licence, Online Poker Licence
Webhttps://www.gluecksspiel-behoerde.de