In a recent press release, the Joint Gambling Authority of the German federal states (GGL) warns that the Christmas holidays in particular can have an impact on gambling behavior. But what are the reasons why players gamble more often and more excessively at Christmas than in everyday life?
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At the end of the day, professional poker is about a whole lot of cash. So it's no wonder that the industry keeps detailed statistics on the successes and winnings of its best players. In this context, there was an interesting milestone from a German perspective at the beginning of November: TheHendonMob.com announced that Fedor Holz from Saarland had cracked the 40 million mark after a good third place in the ‘Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo’. There are only a few professionals in this class.
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An interesting question that many a player is sure to have asked themselves is whether there are more ATMs or slot machines in Germany. The fact is that the number of both machines has decreased noticeably in recent years. But how many of which machines are there currently in Germany?
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Year after year, many players ask themselves whether casinos and gambling halls are open at Christmas. Just a few days ago, the German Gambling Authority pointed out that the Christmas holidays can have an impact on gambling behavior. We have researched the current casino opening times for Christmas 2024 and present them in today's article.
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Many things on the Internet are not what they seem. One buzzword that comes up again and again in this context is "fake": there are fake online stores of all categories, fake news about current events, fake emails from apparently well-known financial service providers and even fake profiles on social media that imitate gambling companies. The latter are apparently becoming more and more of a problem for the industry, but are also a real danger for players. JackpotPiraten and BingBong are currently issuing extensive reports warning of such machinations.
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Casino streams are not prohibited per se in Germany. However, streamers must meet numerous requirements to ensure that their stream is not legally problematic. As licensed online casinos such as BingBong also offer a similar service with the Slot Academy, the question now arises as to whether the Slot Academy is legal?
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Darts has become absolutely mainstream in Germany too: According to the latest statistical surveys, the number of members in Germany's largest darts association alone has increased by more than 100 percent since 2014 - not to mention the hundreds of thousands who regularly watch the major tournaments on TV or stream. The most important event of the year just began last Sunday, December 15. Let's take a look at the favorites and insider tips for sports betting. Incidentally, there are more Germans than ever before.
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Bulgaria has had a strict ban on gambling advertising for some time now. Since then, the operators of online casinos have been complaining about a significant drop in revenue. But can a strict ban on gambling advertising alone be responsible for the fact that the revenue of an entire industry is significantly lower?
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Gambling often involves extremely tempting sums of money. Crooks are always thinking of ways to trick the system in order to boost the luck factor. In one particularly brazen case that just happened in Italy, fraudsters tried to collect a whopping 10 million euros with a fake scratch card. However, their attempt was so clumsy that it didn't take long for them to be exposed.
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Gambling sponsorship is a perennial topic of controversy across Europe. Nevertheless, comparatively little happens - and the relevant regulations often appear to be inadequate or have loopholes. In the Netherlands, where strict advertising guidelines apply anyway, a meticulous approach by the local gambling authority now stands out. Several providers were warned for violating the applicable sponsorship regulations.
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Illegal online casinos operate from Curaçao, Costa Rica or other tax havens around the world - in any case far away from Germany, according to popular belief. According to research by Bavarian broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), however, this may not be entirely true: in fact, BR suggests that a software company from Berlin is in charge of a whole series of unlicensed platforms that focus on the German market. The journalists draw complex connections between companies in Malta, Cyprus and Curaçao and the capital. We take a closer look at the situation.
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In 2018, the so-called Hagen gambling hall family made headlines. The brothers Sami and Alican S., together with their accomplice Aslan H., are alleged to have evaded tens of millions of euros in taxes in numerous gaming arcades in North Rhine-Westphalia. Seven tonnes of small change alone were seized at the time. The head of the gang, Sami S., went into hiding after his conviction and has only now been arrested.
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We at GambleJoe have already reported on the Canadian online streamer xQc several times. In a recent podcast interview, the 29-year-old has now admitted that he has already lost a total of 100 million US dollars gambling. But how realistic is it for a single person to claim to have gambled away hundreds of millions in just a few years?
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How the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (GGL) takes action against illegal providers has so far remained largely hidden. In a recent webinar, however, the head of the GGL's department for combating illegal gambling described the procedure in more detail. She provided fascinating insights into day-to-day business.
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The popularity of the US National Football League (NFL) is at an all-time high in German-speaking countries. Just recently, on 10 November, the NFL Munich Game took place in front of a completely sold-out crowd. Once again, there were far more ticket requests than seats. In this fitting setting, bwin made its debut as the league's new sponsor for Germany and Austria. With this partnership, the brand aims to further expand its presence in high-class sporting environments, but also to offer betting fans something special.
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