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German Gambling Stakes Drop in Q2 2025 as Market Faces Regulation Challenges

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Q2 2025 saw a decline in the German gambling market, with total stakes dropping to €3.22 billion (£2.78 billion).

According to the most recent data published by the German gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glucksspielbehorde der Lander (GGL), this is a decrease from the €3.5 billion (£3 billion) wagered in the first quarter.

Online poker declined from €204 million (£176 million) to €184 million (£159 million) during the same period, while virtual slot stakes increased marginally from €1.1 billion (£950.6 million) in Q1 to €1.12 billion (£967.9 million) in Q2.

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The report also suggests that the State Treaty on Gaming 2021 (GluStV), which imposed more stringent regulations on online gaming and sports betting, has had a mixed overall impact on the gambling industry.

Regulatory Impact and Market Transparency

In an effort to increase transparency and inform the public and policymakers about market developments, the GGL has started releasing quarterly gambling market reports.

Reforms accompanying these developments include strict advertising restrictions, a €1 stake limit on online slots, a €1000 (£864) monthly deposit cap per player across all online casino platforms and a 5% stake-based tax on operators.

The black market in Germany, which GGL estimates makes up 25% of all gambling activity, though other sources put that figure closer to 50%, has grown as a result of these policies, according to the report. Regulators intend to make the market safer by implementing these measures.

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Germany’s legal gaming industry brought in €14.4 billion (£12.4 billion) in 2024, a 5% year-on-year increase. However, as per GGL, the size of the black market suggests that the industry as a whole is even larger.

There are 858 German-language websites operated by 212 unlicensed operators, according to the GGL’s 2024 Activity Report.

231 illegal websites were taken down and 657 others were blocked using automated geo-blocking as part of efforts to stop illegal gambling.

GGL CEO Richard Benter highlighted ongoing challenges, such as the use of “cloaking” tactics that allow unlicensed operators to evade restrictions by showing different websites to users and search engines alike.

He emphasised that combating these issues requires stronger international co-operation and uniform legal frameworks across Europe to protect players and all licensed providers equally.

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“This fight requires close cooperation with international partners. Equally crucial are clear and uniform frameworks for the legal market that ensure the protection of players and apply equally to all permitted providers,” the GGL stated in the report.

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Embrace the Mayhem with BGaming’s Joker vs Joker

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Rapidly expanding content provider pits two Jokers against one another in the all-new Joker vs Joker slot

 

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming invites players to enter a multiverse of mayhem in the Joker vs Joker slot. This daring new title puts a spin on the classic Joker theme by leaning into the popular multiverse trend and pitting two Jokers against one another.

Joker vs Joker combines a nostalgic 1950s comic book aesthetic with modern and innovative slot mechanics to create a unique gaming experience. The slot is a prime example of BGaming’s publishing efforts — the result of collaboration with the Golden Goat Gaming studio, bringing a completely original creative vision to life.

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In the game, two different Jokers battle it out for supremacy on the reels thanks to the innovative Versus feature. Players are tasked with spinning the reels and landing wins of up to 7,500x their stake. Of course, the Jokers have several tricks up their sleeves to help players along the way, awarding mystery multipliers as a result of their fights. The game comes loaded with an exciting Free Spins feature where VS symbols appear every spin, as well as the increased possibility of triggering the Multiplier Wild showdowns with the No Joke Spin mode.

Joker vs Joker serves up a robust math model, featuring medium-volatility gameplay and the strong RTP of 95.50%. Players can also skip the queue and trigger the Free Spins bonus by using the game’s Buy Bonus feature.

Nikita Zavadsky, Custom Games Product Owner at BGaming, said: “Multiversal action is everywhere you look these days, and we decided to get the online slot world in on the action.

Joker vs Joker has allowed our team to express ourselves creatively and put a new spin on the iconic Joker theme. We are also very proud of the game’s retro visuals and design, and are delighted to have worked alongside Golden Goat Gaming in developing the slot.”

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Swintt forms new partnership with popular Austrian platform win2day

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Sought-after software provider teams up with leading online casino brand to share Select, Premium and Elysium Studios titles with players in the Austrian market

Innovative software provider, Swintt, has announced it has formed a new partnership with leading online casino brand, win2day, that will see its exciting catalogue of Select, Premium and Elysium Studios content officially launch in the regulated Austrian market.

Under the terms of the deal, win2day will both select and certify the games themselves, providing the platform with access to a dynamic collection of slots that feature their own distinct themes, signature mechanics and unique features that cannot be found with any other software provider.

As the country’s most popular online gambling platform, win2day already boasts a vast selection of slots, casino games and sports betting options, but this impressive line-up will now be further enhanced by Swintt’s portfolio, which is designed to cater to players of all tastes and preferences.

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With Premium titles replicating the look and feel of classic land-based slot machines, Select content introducing fresh and innovative bonus rounds and Elysium Studios slots providing a visually striking, mobile-first experience, there’s sure to be something for all win2day customers.

Once the aforementioned selection and certification process has been completed, all new Swintt content will be rolled out on the platform in the coming weeks, enabling the provider to raise its profile among Austrian players while also helping win2day cement its position as a market leader.

David Mann, Chief Executive Officer at Swintt, said: “The fact that win2day boasts one of country’s largest and most diverse player bases makes our new partnership the perfect entry point for Swintt into the regulated Austrian market – and we’re really excited about getting started.”

“Swintt’s goal has always been to provide truly localised content that can appeal to as wide an audience as possible, granting win2day access to our full suite of Select, Premium and Elysium Studios titles will ensure the site is able to hand-pick the perfect options for its customers, further increasing the quality of its line-up while introducing our slots to new players.”

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Vote now for N1 Partners in two EiGE Awards 2025 nominations!

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The N1 Partners affiliate program is making headlines again with new nominations! This time, the team has been shortlisted among the brightest stars of the European iGaming industry for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2025).

The award ceremony will take place on October 30 in the heart of Warsaw, bringing together the most influential players in the iGaming market – operators, affiliate programs, payment providers, and trailblazing tech innovators.

Gambling affiliate program N1 Partners is nominated in two top categories:

  • Best iGaming Affiliate Program
  • iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)

How to vote for N1 Partners in both categories (it will take no more than a minute):

  1. Go to: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/
  2. Select the “Best iGaming Affiliate Program category” → click “Continue to vote”.
  3. Choose N1 Partners from the list → enter your personal details → click “Vote”.
  4. Return to the awards page → select “iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)” → click “Continue to vote”.
  5. Select Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners from the list → enter your details → click “Vote”.

 

Online voting is open until August 26.

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Why N1 Partners?

  • 12+ high-converting brands
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • Flexible payment method CPA | RevShare I Hybrid
  • Insights from in-house analysts
  • Benefit from top offers
  • 24/7 support

 

Support N1 Partners and Head of Affiliate Alexa Bond with your vote – who knows, your vote might make all the difference!

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