The German gaming regulatory authority was front and centre at the recent igaming industry ICE Barcelona show looking to convince legal operators to come aboard and help in the fight against illegal operators in Germany.
The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder used the event as a platform for an international exchange and networking opportunity.
Germany’s Fight Against the Black arket
ICE Barcelona is the biggest B2B event in the global gaming world, especially for igaming. It ran Jan. 19-21, at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, drawing over 65,000 attendees from more than 180 countries, with 600 exhibitors. It’s unbeatable as an industry networking opportunity, the ultimate spot to make deals, find partners, stay ahead of product and technology launches.
Nadja Wierzejewski, Department Head at the GGL, hosted the "Gaming in Germany Breakfast” event during the show, where she outlined that GGL’s (German Gaming Authority) strategy for fighting the illegal online market. Wierzejewski said the objective is to put together a coordinated package of measures designed to put targeted, maximum pressure on Germany’s black market.
Huge Number Using Illegal Gambling Sites
As Casino.org’s Philip Conneller wrote here, GGL estimates the size of the German online black market to be 25% in its 2024 activity report. That means that roughly a quarter of German players play on unregulated sites.
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