Bet3000 is currently making headlines: With the removal of the sports betting provider from the whitelist, there was initially speculation as to how this could have happened. Official statements have since been issued and the company's stationary betting shops are allowed to continue their business activities following a lawsuit. Users are still shown a maintenance page online. The incidents have now led to TSV 1860 Munich literally cancelling Bet3000 as an ‘exclusive partner’.
Throughout Europe, sports betting is considered gambling. Really all over Europe? No, Austria is actually taking a special path: similar to the Gallic village around Asterix, which did not want to be conquered by the Romans, the Alpine republic insists on categorising sports betting as a ‘game of skill’ despite much criticism. This is accompanied by a few special features.
The OASIS gambling ban is a central element in the endeavour to promote responsible gambling in Germany. The ‘online player status enquiry’ checks in real time before the game starts whether the player in question is currently banned or not. The respective game can only be started once the online enquiry has been successfully completed. But how well does the nationwide ban file work in practice?
A few days ago, the German e-commerce group ZEAL Network SE once again reported extremely pleasing consolidated sales. The online provider of lottery products increased its turnover by an impressive 40% in the first half of 2024 alone. But why is ZEAL currently enjoying such good business figures?
After the sports betting provider Bet3000 disappeared from the German whitelist on 25 July 2024, there was initially a great deal of guesswork and many irritated faces. In the meantime, more and more information is coming to light in this case. It is now clear that the Joint Gaming Authority (GGL) has withdrawn the provider's sports betting licence. But what is the background to this and how is Bet3000 dealing with it?
In order to prevent discrimination against licensed providers, two US politicians have proposed abolishing the gambling tax in the USA. In the land of opportunity, there are of course other taxes in addition to the gambling tax that should be retained. But how sensible is the abolition of the gambling tax and could the plan also be a model for Germany?
Within just a few days, players in Las Vegas managed to hit two jackpots worth millions. Firstly, a player at the Venetian Resort won the Pai Gow jackpot totalling over 2.2 million US dollars. A few days later, another player at the nearby Palms Casino erupted into cries of joy when she won more than USD 2.1 million on a slot machine.
It is over 18,000 kilometres from the German capital Berlin to New Zealand. The average flight time on the most popular routes is around 32 hours. Despite the enormous distance, New Zealand enjoys great popularity, especially among young Germans. Until now, online casinos in New Zealand have been illegal here, but this could change in the next few years.
Since the new Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) came into force, gambling in Germany has been meticulously regulated both online and offline. The state not only stipulates possible losses and winnings, but also sets guidelines regarding playing time and the range of games on offer. The result: many gambling fans are turning their backs on the legal offer and playing on the black market instead.
A few days ago, a pensioner from Bavaria received news that would change his life. In one fell swoop, the elderly gentleman suddenly won almost five million euros in the lottery. But instead of breaking out in euphoria and ringing the lottery centre, the future millionaire kept his cool and waited for the lottery centre to get in touch.
According to German legislation, gambling is not normally allowed to be made accessible to children and young people. However, before the school holidays, a grammar school in Essen ensured that Year 9 pupils were able to engage intensively with such online offers. The reason for this was (of course) an educational project.
Just over a fortnight ago, two men in Bavaria were sentenced in the second instance to fines and imprisonment for illegal gambling. The Regional Court of Kempten considered it proven that the two men had engaged in illegal gambling from 2020 onwards and thus unjustly enriched themselves. However, both the public prosecutor's office and the lawyers have lodged an appeal.
Even in times when online sports betting platforms are available everywhere and at all times, real betting shops are still a big hit. Placing bets on site can have certain advantages and a special charm. The Merkur gaming group also recognises this with its Merkur Bets sports betting. The brand's first betting shop opened at the beginning of July. Find out all about it here!
Summer has been back in Germany for a few days now. With temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees, it's particularly pleasant near the water, in the park or in the garden at home. But there is also a lot going on in German online casinos during the warmest time of the year. We therefore took a look around for hot slot machines and summer bonus offers.
Casinos are considered real classics and offer upscale casino entertainment, gaming arcades can be found in almost every major city or even in the countryside in a wide network - and online gambling has virtually no limits. In addition, another apparently lucrative market has been emerging for some time now: music festivals.
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