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Control offensive revealed numerous offences in Hesse's betting shops

The Darmstadt Regional Council recently inspected almost 100 sports betting parlours and brokers throughout Hesse. According to District President Prof Dr Jan Hilligardt, the aim was to make an important contribution to the protection of players and young people in Hesse. Accordingly, specific factors were examined and it was found that not everything was running as it should.

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What does it cost to operate the GGL?

The Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) has been regulating the transnational gambling market in Germany since January 2023. Around 110 employees currently work for the newly founded authority based in Halle (Saale). But how much does it cost to run the GGL each month? We have tried to do the maths.

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Formula 1: Sauber in trouble with Swiss authorities over stake sponsorship

Controversies have accompanied Formula 1 for decades: "Too loud, too dangerous, too damaging to the environment" are absolute classics. There have also been repeated debates about advertising, particularly in relation to alcohol and cigarettes. Recently, gambling in the form of Sauber sponsor Stake took centre stage. The Swiss Gaming Commission accused the racing team of advertising illegal offers in the country.

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Casino blacklist: Which online casinos are taboo?

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.

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Can Bundesliga clubs still manage without gambling sponsors?

Even today, hardly any Bundesliga club can manage without a sponsor from the gambling sector. According to Statista, over 70% of clubs in the 1st division alone have a betting provider as a sponsor. Other clubs have gambling shops or lotteries on their list of sponsors. 1. FC Kaiserslautern and VfB Stuttgart now even have gambling providers as their main sponsors. But why are such sponsors so active in football?

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SOFTSWISS provides insider insights into the use of social casinos

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.

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Manhunt: Casino robber steals €100,000 in 60 seconds

The City Casino in Vienna was robbed on 7 April. The robber stole around 100,000 euros in just one minute. The police are now publicly searching for the suspect, who has not yet been caught. But how did the masked and armed robber manage to steal such a large sum of money in just a few seconds?

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Illegal casino operation in NRW busted

A few days ago, an illegal casino was uncovered in the Kamen region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Police officers intervened in the middle of the night following a tip-off and encountered a large number of gamblers. Apparently large sums were being wagered. Cash in the six-figure range was confiscated.

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Monopoly in online gambling - a mistake?

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?

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Netherlands: Do 95% play in legal online casinos?

According to a recent study on the development of the Dutch online gambling market, 19 out of 20 players play in legal online casinos. The Dutch government has set itself the target of having "only" 16 out of 20 players in the legal online gambling market. So can the government now put all canalisation plans on ice, as the target has already been exceeded?

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Sweden: Court reduces two million-euro fines

Twice in the space of just a few days, a Swedish court has cancelled the fine imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority. The two gambling companies affected are Kindred and Mr Green. But why did the court reduce the penalty in both cases and what impact will the judgements have on the future work of the Swedish Gambling Authority?

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Survey: These games of chance are particularly popular in England

It's no secret that the British are gambling enthusiasts: they have a long tradition of betting on sports and horses in particular. But other offers are also popular. Data from the latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain was recently published, shedding light on the market and the preferences of the British. Lotteries are at the forefront of players' favourites.

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European Football Championship: Insider reveals top marketing strategies of betting providers

The upcoming European Football Championship is an event of international significance. Millions of fans are expecting exciting matches between the world's best teams in the sport and are only too happy to cheer them on. This presents sports betting providers with a wide range of business opportunities, which is why they are beating the advertising and marketing drum. But how does it actually work? An insider from Sportradar reveals.

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New foundation promotes greater understanding of gambling behaviour

The German Gambling Research Foundation was only established in March 2024 and recently issued a press statement outlining its objectives. Broadly speaking, the aim is to deepen understanding of gambling behaviour, promote consumer protection and, last but not least, support preventive measures against gambling addiction. The central means for this are prizes that are awarded for research that is particularly useful in terms of the objectives.

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Gauselmann donates five million euros to the town of Lübbecke

The small town of Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia can look forward to a windfall from an entrepreneur worth millions. To be more precise, Paul Gauselmann and the Paul and Karin Gauselmann Foundation have signed a donation agreement totalling five million euros in favour of the town of Lübbecke. But what prompted the German entrepreneur and CEO of the Merkur Group to make such a generous gesture?

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