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Lea Hogg

Associate Director of Media & Comms

Can Germany’s gambling regulation catch up with reality?

Official estimates from Germany’s federal regulator, the GGL, suggest that around a quarter of gambling activity takes place outside the licensed market, but industry experts believe the figure is far higher with over 50% overall and as much as 80% for online casinos. With illegal betting websites continuing to multiply, Germany’s regulatory experiment is now entering a critical phase of reassessment.

December 3, 2025 | 5 min read