Many things on the Internet are not what they seem. One buzzword that comes up again and again in this context is "fake": there are fake online stores of all categories, fake news about current events, fake emails from apparently well-known financial service providers and even fake profiles on social media that imitate gambling companies. The latter are apparently becoming more and more of a problem for the industry, but are also a real danger for players. JackpotPiraten and BingBong are currently issuing extensive reports warning of such machinations.
Casino streams are not prohibited per se in Germany. However, streamers must meet numerous requirements to ensure that their stream is not legally problematic. As licensed online casinos such as BingBong also offer a similar service with the Slot Academy, the question now arises as to whether the Slot Academy is legal?
Darts has become absolutely mainstream in Germany too: According to the latest statistical surveys, the number of members in Germany's largest darts association alone has increased by more than 100 percent since 2014 - not to mention the hundreds of thousands who regularly watch the major tournaments on TV or stream. The most important event of the year just began last Sunday, December 15. Let's take a look at the favorites and insider tips for sports betting. Incidentally, there are more Germans than ever before.
Bulgaria has had a strict ban on gambling advertising for some time now. Since then, the operators of online casinos have been complaining about a significant drop in revenue. But can a strict ban on gambling advertising alone be responsible for the fact that the revenue of an entire industry is significantly lower?
Gambling often involves extremely tempting sums of money. Crooks are always thinking of ways to trick the system in order to boost the luck factor. In one particularly brazen case that just happened in Italy, fraudsters tried to collect a whopping 10 million euros with a fake scratch card. However, their attempt was so clumsy that it didn't take long for them to be exposed.
Gambling sponsorship is a perennial topic of controversy across Europe. Nevertheless, comparatively little happens - and the relevant regulations often appear to be inadequate or have loopholes. In the Netherlands, where strict advertising guidelines apply anyway, a meticulous approach by the local gambling authority now stands out. Several providers were warned for violating the applicable sponsorship regulations.
Illegal online casinos operate from Curaçao, Costa Rica or other tax havens around the world - in any case far away from Germany, according to popular belief. According to research by Bavarian broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), however, this may not be entirely true: in fact, BR suggests that a software company from Berlin is in charge of a whole series of unlicensed platforms that focus on the German market. The journalists draw complex connections between companies in Malta, Cyprus and Curaçao and the capital. We take a closer look at the situation.
In 2018, the so-called Hagen gambling hall family made headlines. The brothers Sami and Alican S., together with their accomplice Aslan H., are alleged to have evaded tens of millions of euros in taxes in numerous gaming arcades in North Rhine-Westphalia. Seven tonnes of small change alone were seized at the time. The head of the gang, Sami S., went into hiding after his conviction and has only now been arrested.
We at GambleJoe have already reported on the Canadian online streamer xQc several times. In a recent podcast interview, the 29-year-old has now admitted that he has already lost a total of 100 million US dollars gambling. But how realistic is it for a single person to claim to have gambled away hundreds of millions in just a few years?
How the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (GGL) takes action against illegal providers has so far remained largely hidden. In a recent webinar, however, the head of the GGL's department for combating illegal gambling described the procedure in more detail. She provided fascinating insights into day-to-day business.
The popularity of the US National Football League (NFL) is at an all-time high in German-speaking countries. Just recently, on 10 November, the NFL Munich Game took place in front of a completely sold-out crowd. Once again, there were far more ticket requests than seats. In this fitting setting, bwin made its debut as the league's new sponsor for Germany and Austria. With this partnership, the brand aims to further expand its presence in high-class sporting environments, but also to offer betting fans something special.
In the past, there have been many a complaint about the gaming experience in licensed online casinos, and not just on our portal. Players often criticise the lack of winnings, technical problems or excessive player protection regulations. But what tips can help you maximise your gaming fun in German online casinos?
The case surrounding NBA professional Jontay Porter, who was involved in far-reaching betting manipulation, made headlines in the spring of this year. It quickly became clear that the matter was not closed with the lifetime ban of the Toronto Raptors' bench player. There was a network of several backers, of whom the one who made the tips has now pleaded guilty. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Following the controversy, major US betting providers have cancelled certain odds on potentially influential players.
Around half of Belgian males up to the age of 21 have already played in an illegal online casino. This is the result of a recent study by the Belgian gambling association BAGO. But why is it that so many young Belgians resort to illegal gambling and what consequences are now planned based on the new findings?
There are various reasons why players contact the support team of an online casino. In this case, users expect to be able to get in touch quickly and expect a competent, helpful member of staff who ideally also speaks German. But how good is the quality of support in German online casinos really?
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