Gambling Regulation in Germany

Regulated Last reviewed 2026-07-01

Official Authority

Authority

BaFin

Country

Germany

Region

Germany

Status

Regulated

Official site

https://bafin.de/

Recent Enforcement & Updates

high 2026-07-01

GGL secures court confirmation for payment-blocking against illegal operator Red Rhino Ltd.

Germany's joint gambling authority reports an administrative court (Oberverwaltungsgericht Sachsen-Anhalt) confirmed in an interim proceeding the legality of prohibiting payments linked to unauthorized gambling offered by Red Rhino Ltd.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

high 2026-07-01

German GGL wins court confirmation of payment-blocking vs Red Rhino Ltd.

GGL reports the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt confirmed in an urgent proceeding the lawfulness of payment-blocking measures prohibiting payments for unauthorised gambling offered by Red Rhino Ltd.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

high 2026-07-01

GGL wins payment-blocking legal challenge vs Red Rhino Ltd.

Germany's GGL reports that the higher administrative court of Saxony-Anhalt confirmed the lawfulness of payment-blocking measures against illegal operator Red Rhino Ltd in an interim proceeding.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

high 2026-07-01

GGL wins court case confirming payment-blocking for illegal operator Red Rhino Ltd

Germany's GGL reports that the Saxony-Anhalt Higher Administrative Court upheld the legality of ordering payment blocking for unauthorised gambling, marking further success in actions against illegal operator Red Rhino Ltd.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

high 2026-07-01

GGL: participating in online casino games without German permit is illegal

GGL warns that participation in online casino games lacking a German permit is a criminal offence and advises checking the official whitelist to confirm whether an operator holds a valid GlüStV 2021 permit.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

medium 2026-07-01

GGL launches redesigned whitelist to show authorised gambling providers

The GGL published a redesigned official whitelist listing all operators with permits under the 2021 Gambling Treaty to help consumers identify legal versus illegal online gambling offers in Germany.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

medium 2026-07-01

GGL publishes redesigned whitelist for legal online gambling operators

The GGL launched a redesigned official whitelist listing all organisers and intermediaries with permits under the 2021 treaty, enabling consumers to verify whether online offers are legal in Germany; offers not on the whitelist are treated as illegal.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

medium 2026-05-17

GGL updates whitelist for licensed gambling operators

The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has redesigned its official whitelist, listing all licensed gambling operators in Germany to enhance transparency for consumers.

Source: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

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GGL maintains official whitelist of licensed gambling providers

https://www.gluecksspiel-behoerde.de/de/fuer-spielende/uebersicht-erlaubter-anbieter-whitelist