Gaming in Germany: overview | Practical Law

Gaming in Germany: overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to gaming in Germany.

Gaming in Germany: overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 1-635-3486 (Approx. 19 pages)

Gaming in Germany: overview

by Dr Joerg Hofmann, Dr Matthias Spitz and Jessica Maier, Melchers Law
Law stated as at 01 Aug 2020Germany
A Q&A guide to gaming in Germany.
The Q&A provides a high level overview of the legislative framework of gambling regulation; the regulatory authorities; gambling products; land-based gambling; regulation and licensing; online gambling; B2B and B2C operations; mobile gaming and interactive gambling; social gaming; blockchain technology; gambling debts; tax; advertising and developments and reform.
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This Q&A is part of the Gaming Global Guide. The gaming global guide serves as a starting point for understanding the regulatory framework of land-based and online gaming.