As Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany, the German gambling regulator, GGL, has issued a stern warning regarding illegal betting. The regulator urged bettors to consult its whitelist of licensed gambling operators, emphasising that using unlicensed services is illegal and poses significant risks to players.
Highlighting the importance of player protection, the GGL also promoted the OASIS gambling self-exclusion program, managed by the government of Darmstadt. They cautioned that illegal gambling not only carries legal consequences but also heightens the risk of gambling addiction.
Board member Ronald Benter underscored their commitment to enforcing legal standards in sports betting to safeguard players. He stressed the necessity for individuals to educate themselves about legal gambling options using the detailed resources provided by the GGL and other official bodies.
In collaboration with government officials, the GGL is actively ensuring that measures for player protection are effectively implemented. They expressed opposition to the Ministry of Justice’s proposal to decriminalise unlicensed gambling and advocated for extending legal measures to cover foreign-based unlicensed providers.
Looking forward, the GGL announced a comprehensive market evaluation slated for completion by 2026. This evaluation will assess the regulated gambling market’s societal impact, with a particular focus on the effectiveness of advertising in directing players to licensed platforms while mitigating the risk of incentivising non-gamblers.
Germany’s Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling presented a regulatory framework for online gambling in 2021. Since becoming fully operational last year, the GGL aims to assess the treaty’s suitability and the efficacy of advertising strategies in guiding consumers towards licensed gambling options.
Meanwhile, Pragmatic Play has expanded its collaboration with Rizk, a brand under the Betsson Group, to introduce Live Casino environments using Smart Studio.
Popular live tables with Smart Studio’s advanced technology are now accessible to Rizk players in key regulated markets.
Pragmatic Play’s Smart Studio solution allows operators to personalise various aspects of their Live Casino games, creating unique environments that reflect their brands. This capability gives operators greater flexibility in presenting well-known titles, facilitating multiple brands to operate on the same table or game with minimal setup time and cost.
Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, highlighted the efficiency and affordability of customising Live Casino experiences through Smart Studio. She expressed excitement about expanding their partnership with Betsson through customised live environments for its Rizk brand.
Laszlo Hornyak, Senior Gaming Operations Manager at Rizk, emphasised the positive collaboration with Pragmatic Play in introducing customised Live Casino titles. He noted that the new Auto Roulette and Blackjack tables not only enrich their gaming offerings but also align with their commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Earlier, Pragmatic Play inked a significant agreement with bplay in Latin America.
