The lottery actually makes millionaires much more often than is generally believed: every year in Germany alone, more than 100 people are delighted to receive a seven-figure sum from the country's most popular game of chance. However, the prize won by a Duisburg resident on 9 July stands out clearly. He now has almost 100 million euros, believe it or not!
Chris_W
The first comprehensive evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) is planned for 2026. The interim report announced in spring 2024 has now been published. Among other things, it contains urgent areas for action. This naturally raises the question of whether significant changes to the current regulatory requirements are to be expected and whether the German gambling landscape may even become more attractive in the foreseeable future?
Chris_W
Gambling is an exciting thing: for most gamblers, it's not just about the chance to win (big) prizes, but also about the thrill of (working towards) success. This thrill was recently the undoing of a man in a Singapore casino. After he had managed to hit a jackpot worth millions, he collapsed: Heart attack. To make matters worse, bystanders filmed the incident and posted the videos on the internet.
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It is well known that financially strong partners are in great demand in football. Even the DFB Cup is apparently no exception. The German Football Association recently announced a new partner - and it actually comes from the sports betting industry: Tipico will support the association and the tournament in both the men's and women's competitions until 2026 and will be allowed to be present at the matches and other related events. Not everyone likes that.
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Betting providers are always working with well-known personalities to present their brands in a positive light. Professional athletes or other sports-related celebrities are naturally particularly favoured. sportwetten.de also wants to play the celebrity card in its favour. However, with Robert Geiss as a partner, they seem to be pursuing a slightly different strategy: Instead of sporting expertise, wealth and lifestyle are likely to be the arguments that count here.
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With the upcoming Olympic Games and two major international football tournaments, FIFA President Gianni Infantino used an event in honour of Pelé to remind players to "honour the game". He made the association's position on betting offences clear. Misdemeanours would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
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The European Football Championship is in full swing - and a clear winner is already emerging: the sports betting industry association DSWV is predicting enormous turnover. We are talking about no less than 1 billion euros! In addition, they want to use the event as an opportunity to take market share away from illegal providers.
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The round of 16 of the European Football Championship is over and the last teams have to play in the knockout phase starting this Friday. But which of the remaining eight teams in the tournament has the best chance of becoming European champions in 2024? A look at the current betting odds reveals that it's a neck-and-neck race.
Christian_1994
A few months ago, the Swedish regulatory authority (Spelinspektionen) criticised the fact that the payment service provider Zimpler, also from Sweden, was repeatedly cooperating with offshore casinos. It was even threatened with a fine in the millions. The sanctions are off the table, but the case is not yet closed. Here is the full story.
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Sports betting and betting providers are now omnipresent in the NBA. Hardly any other North American league incorporates such offers into its game operations to the same extent as the top basketball association in the USA. Several unusually high tips on certain player bets have now come to light, in which the professional in question is said to have been involved. Experts do not see this as an isolated case, but rather a far-reaching problem in which the strong connection between sport and sports betting could not be unconnected.
Chris_W
Casinos have been banned in Brazil for many decades and gambling is generally regarded as morally reprehensible. Recently, however, there has (once again) been movement in the "old order". Sports betting has been allowed to be officially brokered under certain conditions since 2018. Online casinos are a legal grey area. A draft bill has been submitted for the legalisation of terrestrial casinos. The liberalisation of such offers is expected to bring considerable benefits for tourism.
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The "crypto hype" was predicted many years ago. Recently, however, German enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies has remained limited. According to Statista, just 13% of Germans use or own cryptocurrencies. However, the proportion has risen by 4% in the last two years. So will players in online casinos be able to make payments with cryptocurrencies in the foreseeable future?
Christian_1994
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.
Chris_W
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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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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