Germany gambling law updates
Official changes to Germany’s gambling rules and its regulators’ enforcement decisions, by official date, newest first, each checked against the official document. Last change listed 8 Oct 2026.
Country: Germany
3 updates
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- ScheduledIn our reportProposed🇩🇪 GermanyBGH Judgment in the Lead Repayment Case (I ZR 216/25)
The Federal Court of Justice designated I ZR 216/25 (a Malta-licensed operator without a German permit) as its lead procedure on repayment of losses from unlicensed online casino games. It was heard on 17 September 2026; judgment is announced for 28 January 2027.
Document and status
- Our report
- Our report reflects this (report of 8 Oct 2026)
July 2026
- In our reportLaw change🇩🇪 GermanyGGL Decision Rules on Slot Stakes and Deposit Limits
Voluntary and time-limited: slot stakes above €1 up to €3 (players aged 21 or over) and up to €5 (after a 90-day qualification) until 31 December 2027, and monthly deposit limits above €1,000 up to €10,000, and up to €30,000 for at most 1% of an operator's active players, until 31 December 2026.
Document and status
- Our report
- Our report reflects this (report of 8 Oct 2026)
Date not stated
- Date not statedIn our reportProposed🇩🇪 GermanyLänder Evaluation Report on the GlüStV 2021; Second Amendment Treaty
The Länder's summary evaluation report under § 32 is due by 31 December 2026, and a Land can first terminate the treaty with effect from 31 December 2028. A Second Amendment Treaty, signed between 2 and 26 March 2026, is not yet in force: it takes effect the day after the last ratification instrument is deposited.
Document and status
- Our report
- Our report reflects this (report of 8 Oct 2026)
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