German players choose to ignore online gaming restrictions

3 Jan 2025

As debates concerning gambling legislation continue to rage accross the US, the latest statistics indicate that the situation is far from stable throughout Europe itself. New figures concerning German gambling activity indicates that Germany's online casino ban has been unsuccessful in curtailing unwanted gaming activity from online players. With 2 milllion German players still tapping in to online casinos, many are calling for new talks to reconsider the status of the unpopular law which is failing to deliver as promised.

German legislation regarding online gaming is due to expire in 2025. Representatives in Schleswig-Holstein have revealed a desire to withdraw from the existing treaty in its current form. Those wishing to see an end to the ban argue that the introduction of regulated play will generate more income than the current monopoly. A string of recent soccer gaming scandals has further indicated the need for new forms of regulation in place of prohibition. Indeed, European Union policystipulates the necessity for open markets rather than gaming monoplies which puport to defend player interests.

The new figures are the work of the Association of Information Technology, Telecommunications, and New Media. Recent research from the group shows that lottery wagering is the most common form of gambling online and shows no sign of slowing down. It is clear that such research suggests a serious need for the reevaluation of current gaming legslation in the interests of defending the integrity and honesty of the industry. Many players throughout the world will be keen to see how such discussions develop. It is hoped that greater freedom for German players could set the precendent for further changes elsewhere.

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