The location of betting shops and casinos is a regular source of legal disputes and political debate. Recently, the strict regulations on the location of gambling in public places have been confirmed once again. The Constitutional Court of Baden-Württemberg ruled that the so-called "separation requirement" was legal.
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The Curacao Gaming Authority introduced a new application process for online casinos a few days ago. Since the 1st of September, companies have been able to apply for a "Curacao Licence" on the authority's website in order to be able to offer online gambling once the licence has been granted. But what are the requirements for licensees and how does the new licensing system affect German players?
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HAPPYBET is primarily a sports betting provider, serving its customers both via an online platform and in local betting shops. The company had already decided some time ago to enter the slots market. The licence to do so was granted by the Joint Gaming Authority of the Länder in the summer of 2023. The first slots can now be found on the revamped website. How is the portfolio presented?
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The operator of the popular Platin Casino has received a letter from the Joint Gaming Authority of the Länder (GGL). Specifically, Malta-based Red Rhino Limited has been ordered to pay a fine of €50,000. The GGL accuses the company of continuing to offer unauthorised online gambling in Germany. But how are those responsible at Red Rhino Limited reacting to the official action?
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In the spring of 2023, there was still a heated debate as to whether advertising for sports betting at SV Werder Bremen would be history in the future. Bremen's Senator of the Interior, Ulrich Mäurer (SPD), was strongly in favour of banning such advertising at his home club and in football as a whole. However, such a ban is now history for the time being: NEO.bet was presented as the new exclusive partner of the first division club.
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The raid on Tipster in April 2023 made waves among German bookmakers and players alike. It was investigated for illegal gambling, tax evasion, illegal employment and forming a criminal organisation, among other things. The betting company eventually lost its licence. A million-dollar fraud was uncovered. Now there is news about the future of the bookmaker.
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More and more gambling companies are becoming sponsors of German football clubs. The Gauselmann Group, headquartered in Espelkamp, will be the premium partner of 1. FC Köln for the start of the new Bundesliga season. The company had been working towards this partnership for some time. However, the new sponsor has not been well received by many of the club's fans.
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A few days ago, an almost 70-year-old defendant appeared before the Osnabrück District Court on charges of illegal gambling. Specifically, he was accused of installing and operating several gaming machines in a pub in Osnabrück without the necessary licence. According to the indictment, the operation of the illegal gaming machines was very profitable for the man.
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Gambling is always and everywhere available online, and in particular on internet-enabled mobile devices. Similarly, advertising for gambling seems to be spreading. It is no longer just online casinos and sports betting sites that are being criticised. Promotions are also coming under increasing scrutiny. In this context, the GGL has now launched a tender for a study to clarify whether the current regulations for gambling promotions are fulfilling their purpose.
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We have put together all the important information and facts about the upcoming NFL season for you so that you can have a successful NFL betting session this Sunday evening. The NFL is all about athleticism, tactics and spectacular plays.
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VfB Stuttgart had been looking for a new main sponsor for a long time. They finally found one in French sports betting and poker operator Winamax. There was a lot of criticism because of the gambling issue. However, the Premier League club were unimpressed and shortly after announcing Winamax as their new partner, they announced a partnership with another company in the sector: Jokerstar.
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It is an open secret that the gambling industry is sometimes used by criminals to launder money. This applies to both land-based and online casinos. Inadequate player identification can facilitate money laundering activities. Today we would like to answer the questions of how money laundering works in online casinos and how easy it has been, or in some cases is being, made for criminals.
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The Durango Casino & Resort in Nevada is due to open on 20 November this year. However, officials are currently busy filling more than 1,200 vacancies at the property. As well as hotel, bar and casino staff, they are also looking to fill positions in marketing, human resources, IT and administration.
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British bookmaker Betway is known for its sponsorship activities. In addition to various football clubs, major tennis events are among the company's advertising venues. Fittingly, the company has now appointed a new brand ambassador: US tennis legend Andy Roddick will be the face of Betway's activities in the so-called "white sport". On the one hand, Betway customers will have to get used to new promotions, on the other hand, they will be able to benefit from Roddick's experience. What does this mean?
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According to the official whitelist of the gambling authority, exactly 40 companies are now in possession of a German licence for virtual slot games. The companies operate platforms such as StarGames, Jokerstar, DrückGlück, Novoline, LeoVegas, Spinz, Wildz, JackpotPiraten and many more. But which will be the best online casino in Germany in 2023? We took a closer look at the current rankings and listed the pros and cons.
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