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DSWV Calls for Changes as Black Market Betting Rises in 2023
The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has analysed the development of the German sports betting market for 2023 at its annual press conference. The main focus was on tax revenues, the black market and player protection.
Decline in Tax Revenue
In 2023, legal sports betting providers in Germany recorded stakes of €7.72 billion, a decrease of 5.4% compared to the previous year.
“Instead, the money flows into the coffers of the black market providers,” DSWV President Mathias Dahms said.
This development illustrates the challenges facing the legal market. One important reason for the decline is the migration of many players to illegal offerings. For example, since the State Treaty on Gambling came into force in 2021, regulated providers have not been able to keep up with the extensive betting offers of the black market due to a limited betting programme. The association is, therefore, calling for attractive framework conditions for regulated providers so that they remain competitive.
Combating the Black Market
Despite regulation, the black market has a significant market share in Germany. Studies, such as the Schnabl study by DSWV and DOCV, show that around half of the time spent by German online gambling users is spent on illegal sites. This alarming development requires urgent action on the part of the Joint Gambling Authority of the federal states (GGL). The DSWV is, therefore, calling for a reorientation of the current regulatory policy in order to strengthen the legal market and curb the black market.
Promotion of Player Protection
Many interested parties will open betting accounts during the European Football Championship. It is, therefore, all the more important that gamblers are directed to the legal market. Advertising helps to make the brands of legal providers stand out from the illegal offers on the black market. Only companies permitted by the GGL protect players. In the debate on sports betting advertising, the DSWV is, therefore, expressly opposed to a ban on advertising.
“No company can survive if it is not allowed to advertise, and this must remain the case for sports betting providers. Otherwise, players are left with the black market, where there are no protective measures and controls,” Dahms said during the conference.
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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of award-winning content, has extended its presence in the Swiss market through a new partnership with Admiral.ch.
Operated by Casino ADMIRAL Mendrisio, Admiral.ch is one of Switzerland’s newest regulated online casinos, offering over 1,300 titles across desktop, iOS and Android, boosted by player-first features such as real-money loyalty bonuses and instant payouts.
The partnership sees Relax Gaming supply its high-performing proprietary portfolio, including fan favourites Money Train 4, Temple Tumble and Beast Mode, as well as a selection of leading third-party games via its aggregation platform.
As part of its commitment to supporting regulated markets, this latest integration strengthens Relax Gaming’s footprint in Switzerland, with Admiral.ch gaining access to premium content built to drive player engagement and retention.
Cliona Griffin, Business Development Manager at Relax Gaming, said: “Admiral.ch has quickly established itself as a serious player in Switzerland, and we’re pleased to partner with a brand that shares our commitment to quality and innovation.
“This launch forms part of our wider strategy to grow in key regulated markets and deliver top-tier content to leading operators worldwide.”
Alessandro Werlen, Managing Director / CTO at Admiral.ch, said: “Relax Gaming’s reputation speaks for itself, and we’re delighted to now offer their games to our growing player base.
“The addition of Relax titles enhances our portfolio and supports our mission to provide first-class entertainment in a secure and regulated environment.”
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Pioneering data-driven service provider joins forces with legendary German betting brand to add advanced AI and ML-powered solutions to its sports betting platform
Golden Whale, the market-leading provider of AI and ML-driven solutions for the iGaming industry, has announced it has formed an exciting new partnership with merkurbets.de that will power up the legendary brand’s engagement and personalisation options.
As the official sports betting partner of Bundesliga clubs RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln as well as a host of other famous teams in Germany’s second division such as FC Schalke 04 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld, merkurbets.de is already one of the country’s best-known online sportsbooks – and the company will now be able to draw on Golden Whale’s advanced technology to provide an even more compelling experience for its customers.
By integrating Golden Whale’s Foundation and the semi-automated machine learning system, LOOPs, into its platform architecture, merkurbets.de will gain access to data-driven insights that can be used to generate real-time recommendations for optimising many areas of the business.
With this empowering merkurbets.de to create a more personalised player experience that will boost engagement, increase retention and – ultimately – improve the operator’s bottom line, both parties are already looking forward to the many possibilities that the new partnership will provide.
Eberhard Dürrschmid, Chief Executive Officer at Golden Whale, said: “Partnering with one of Germany’s best-known online betting brands is testament to the waves Golden Whale is making in the iGaming industry and we’re really looking forward to working with merkurbets.de to find out how our advanced AI and ML-driven solutions can help cement their position as a market leader.”
Christian Gruber, Chief Operation Officer at merkurbets.de, said: “With AI optimisation and data-driven personalisation being important parts of all operators’ player engagement toolkits, we’re delighted to be working with one of the industry’s leading exponents in Golden Whale and can’t wait to see how their tech can help us provide an even better experience for our customers.”
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The SYNOT Group will continue its cooperation with the BERANI ZLÍN hockey club as its main partner in the upcoming season. This builds on last year’s partnership, which became an important driver for the further development of hockey in Zlín.
The continued support from SYNOT is a clear signal that investment in sports remains one of the company’s priorities. Ice hockey is perceived as an essential part of community life, bringing joy to fans of all generations and inspiring young athletes to spend their free time actively.
The partnership will once again be reflected in the visibility of the SYNOT brand – from players’ jerseys to the ice rink and other club materials.
As one of the traditional names in Czech sports, the Zlín hockey club holds a special place in the country’s sporting landscape.
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