Germany – Gambling Legislation

The EGBA Argues Against Germany’s Proposed 5.3% Turnover Tax

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

As part of its gambling reforms, Germany’s Bundesrat has recently issued a proposal to tax online poker and slots stakes at a rather punitive rate. However, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has warned that the proposal which, if passed, would subject online poker and online slots stakes to a 5.3 percent tax might […]

Germany’s Online Gambling Industry Making a Comeback

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

At the beginning of 2020, Germany adopted an experimental sports betting regime that was authorized in the Third State Treaty on Gambling. Thanks to the new regulatory regime, operators in the country have been able to apply for licenses in order to offer their services and products to the country’s residents. This experimental framework will […]