Basically, of course, you can place bets on just about anything. In addition to soccer, tennis, basketball etc., international bookmakers also like to include more unusual markets in their programs if they sense a certain level of public interest. A good example of this at the moment is the relationship status of US basketball player Angel Reese. The 22-year-old professional player is considered an up-and-coming star, has a lot of publicity and is currently single. This prompted US bookies to quickly provide odds for potential partners. A good reason for us to take another look at the craziest “sports bets”.
With the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) of 2021, a lot has changed in the gambling market in Germany: Although online casinos have finally become truly legal throughout Germany, players have to put up with a lot in return. One thing that upsets many: No classic casino games such as roulette or blackjack are available online from private developers, although the GlüStV allows them in principle. This has now come to an end, at least in Schleswig-Holstein. After an approval phase lasting several years, the relevant games were approved for four providers in mid-September 2024.
A few weeks ago, the two online casinos BingBong and JackpotPiraten announced the introduction of a premium membership. With both providers, gamblers will be able to choose from three different membership options. Players will have to take out a subscription and pay money each month. But what are the practical benefits of premium membership and how much will it cost?
The end of the European Football Championship was barely more than a month ago. The tournament and its aftermath seem to have flown by in a frenzy. Football fans and players have long since immersed their minds in the new seasons at club level. Despite Germany's elimination in the quarter-finals against Spain, the European Championship is generally regarded as a success - both for the national team and the country. In addition to the Spaniards, who ultimately won the title, the companies involved in the event also benefited: Above all, it was extremely lucrative for the sports betting providers of this world. As a study reveals, they realised over 30 billion euros!
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.
The state gambling monopoly is now set to disappear from the next EU member state. Just a fortnight ago, the Finnish government announced that the gambling monopoly is to expire at the end of 2026. But what goals are politicians in Finland pursuing with this and are they perhaps even taking Germany as a role model?
The Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) is the central legal instrument for regulating gambling in Germany. However, the legislation is regularly criticised by players, authorities, politicians, lawyers and industry associations. The Greens also recently addressed the issue at their annual conference at the end of June 2024. In a position paper, the party calls for some significant changes to advertising, limits, OASIS, a designated blacklist and more.
The popular online slots from Swintt are now available in the online casinos JackpotPiraten and BingBong. Swintt is a comparatively new star in the iGaming industry. The company was only founded in 2019. But what attractive slot machines does the provider offer?
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) can bring many advantages, and not just in everyday life. However, the disadvantages of this branch of computer science are often neglected. For example, the online gambling industry is also concerned with protecting itself and other players from AI-supported fraud. But to what extent are online casinos at risk in this respect?
The Federal Ministry of Finance publishes the tax revenues of the federal and state governments at regular intervals. It is interesting to note that the revenue from the virtual vending machine tax in May 2024 is disappointingly low compared to the same period last year. Some time ago, a considerable tax increase was forecast in this area.
The Munich-based sports channel SPORT1 has been a partner of the Italian betting provider HAPPYBET for several weeks now. This also marks the launch of what is officially called the "newly designed gambling offer 'HAPPYBET - Partner of SPORT1'". What is this all about and what can we expect from the collaboration?
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?
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?
According to Statista, online casinos are expected to generate a turnover of 34 billion euros worldwide in 2024. No wonder that such large sums of money also attract fraudsters. Players should therefore make sure that they only play in reputable online casinos with a valid licence. The current casino blacklist shows which providers should be avoided.
Not every gambling fan can see the point of social casinos: for many, the sticking point is that you can play typical casino games there, but you can't actually win money. Nevertheless, such offers are very popular internationally - and especially in Germany. SOFTSWISS recently published a large data analysis to find out why this is the case, who typically gambles in social casinos and which games are popular.
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