Interstate Gambling Treaty

Interstate Gambling Treaty

Since January 1, 2008, the Interstate Gambling Treaty applies in Germany. It states that gambling may be offered exclusively by the state and/or by state-organized facilities. The goals of the Gambling Treaty are:

  • To prevent the development of gambling addiction
  • To limit gambling offers
  • To provide an outlet for gambling
  • Compliance with child protection and protection of gamblers
  • Guarantee of fair gambling
  • Protection against fraud

 

Online gambling is prohibited in Germany by the Gambling Treaty! This prohibition has been in effect without exceptions since January 1, 2009.

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