Illegal gambling seems to be a much-discussed topic more than ever since the State Treaty on Gambling came into force in 2021. Indeed, it has become clear over time that a huge number of Germans continue to access such services, especially online. For most people, the legal risks of using such services are apparently not worth mentioning. However, several media have now reported on the increasing number of prosecutions. What is the reason for this?
After almost three years, a lottery player from Saxony-Anhalt has finally come forward with her lottery ticket and picked up 100,000 euros. The woman had correctly picked the six-digit winning number in the Super 6 supplementary lottery in February 2021. But why did the lottery player only collect her winnings after such a long time?
El Gordo is one of the highest-paying lotteries in the world and a real spectacle in its home country of Spain. This year's draw took place - as always - on 22 December in the time-honoured Teatro Real opera house in Madrid. The hustle and bustle seems to get more colourful from year to year. In addition, the participants in the current edition had to wait an unusually long time for the jackpot.
According to a recent study, bwin is the most visible gaming provider on the internet. According to the study, other top brands with a corresponding public presence include Lotto24, Westlotto and Spielbanken Bayern. Today we report on other interesting findings from the 74-page study.
The State Treaty on Gambling of 2021 (GlüStV) and its regulations are regularly the subject of heated debate. This is the case once again: a study by the University of Leipzig suggests that one of the main goals of the GlüStV, to channel players into the legal market, is being missed by a wide margin. The very restrictive course currently being pursued, with its many limitations, is making channelling much more difficult.
An employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars American football team has defrauded his club of more than $22 million. The former NFL employee is said to have had a gambling addiction and gambled away most of the club's money on the internet. But how did the manager of financial planning and analysis manage to steal such a large sum?
Digital technologies are no longer just used for entertainment, communication or office support. They are also becoming an increasingly important cornerstone of medicine. Among the many possibilities offered by digitalisation, virtual reality (VR) is currently experiencing a boom. Doctors and therapists see great potential, especially in psychotherapy. In fact, VR is increasingly being used to combat gambling addiction.
Knossi, Marc Eggers, Manny Marc and Fritz Meinecke talked at length about gambling in the Big Brother House. Among other things, the conversation centred on the roulette wheel and other supposedly promising strategies. Knossi also reported briefly on personal strokes of fate during a visit to the casino.
Lotto is one of the oldest and most traditional games of chance today. It is loved by many fans for its simple game patterns, which have remained the same for decades. But even here, there are certain innovations from time to time. One of these is currently emerging in some Hessian supermarkets in the Netto chain, where players can hand in their tickets at the first self-service lottery terminals in Germany.
Gambling advertising is a controversial topic. When it comes to protecting people from gambling addiction, advertising is quickly cited as a problematic aspect. It is feared that advertising entices people to gamble and thus exposes them to the dangers of addiction who would not have gambled without this advertising. On the other hand, advertising also has positive aspects and can even be seen as prevention in certain circumstances.
Legitimate German online casinos are subject to strict rules, including a maximum stake limit of one euro per game. Given this betting limit, the potential winnings are also limited. Nevertheless, it is possible to win quite a lot on virtual slot machines. We have researched the issue of maximum winnings and come up with some interesting facts.
In Bamberg, Bavaria, a customer went on the rampage in a snack bar. He had previously lost money on a slot machine in the pub. The man was eventually arrested by the police and taken to a clinic due to his mental state. On the same evening, a gambling hall was robbed in nearby Würzburg. The police were also able to arrest the perpetrator in this case.
The Greek financial services provider OKTO wants to expand its market strength, especially in the gaming segment for Germany. In addition to OKTO.WALLET, which has been officially approved since spring 2023, a new payment system, OKTO.CASH, is being made available to fulfill this plan. This offer has now also been given the go-ahead by the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL). And how does it work?
The GGL, the regulator of online gambling, has strict guidelines for the approval of virtual slot machines and thoroughly examines each slot machine before granting a licence for the game. If an online casino wants to operate legally, it must limit itself to the games approved by the GGL. In recent months, however, there has been a growing chorus of criticism about the slow pace of slot approvals.
The Spanish Christmas lottery El Gordo is potentially one of the most lucrative and popular lottery games in the world. The total prize money is in the billions. No wonder so many Germans take part in the draw every year. However, the Joint Gaming Authority of the German States (GGL) recently issued an urgent warning in a press release against buying such tickets in Germany.
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