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ARTICLE · 09 JULY 2021

German Gambling Law – Update 2020/2021

Taylor Wessing
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2021 was marked by the anticipation of the new Interstate Treaty on Gambling and the licensing opportunities that come with it.

GermanyMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
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2021 was marked by the anticipation of the new Interstate Treaty on Gambling ("ISTG 2021") and the licensing opportunities that come with it.

As of 1 July 2021 the long-awaited ISTG 2021 entered into force across Germany. It includes new licensing possibilities for sports betting, virtual slot machines and online poker for private operators. Additionally, the ISTG 2021 will include new rules for advertising. Licenses issued under this new regulation will be valid in all of Germany.

Furthermore, there will also be a new (controversial) tax regime for sports betting, virtual slot machines and online poker.

Moreover, this year kept the courts busy with recovery claims by players arguing they deserve compensation for their lost money due to the illegality of the gambling.

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