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When it all slots together, Rabbit Entertainment is the first Virtual Slots Website to be certified as compliant with the new German regulations

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5 years ago

November 27, 2020

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Gambling entertainment company Rabbit Entertainment and its brands lapalingo.de and lordlucky.de are the first and only independently certified entities to provide virtual slots in conformity with Germany’s forthcoming regulations, the first company to achieve this status via its platform provider United Remote.

As a result, the offering of Rabbit Entertainment on lapalingo.de and lordlucky.de, based on the platform provided by United Remote, is the first vertical offering Virtual Slots which has been certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Group as compliant with the new German regulation (Glückspielstaatsvertrag). This puts player protection front and forward, seriously emphasizing a commitment to Responsible Gaming, while creating a safe environment for players to enjoy the entertainment experience to the full.

Lapalingo’s partners cover some of the world’s biggest providers, to more experimental and boutique producers, giving Lapalingo a highly-differentiated gaming experience with a wide range of carefully curated titles from a roster of industry-leading game developers including NetEnt, Microgaming, Play’n GO, Merkur, Yggdrasil, Quickspin, Big Time Gaming, ELK Studios, NextGen, Endorphina and WMS, amongst others. In addition, Lapalingo is constantly working on expanding the portfolio by signing deals with more game suppliers; thrilling new titles are constantly appearing in Lapalingo’s lobby.

Rabbit Entertainment CEO Jeremy Fall said: “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with United Remote to achieve this industry-first status. I am confident this new vertical will enable Rabbit Entertainment to drive their slots business forward rapidly alongside other brands that see the value in this vertical platform. On the player side, customers can be reassured that the online site is fully aligned with the market regulation and enjoy a sense of security that they are playing with a responsible company.”

The Conformity Statement issued by TÜV TRUST IT GmbH certifies the vertical offering is already compliant with the requirements of the forthcoming Inter-State Treaty on Gambling in Germany, based on the currently established Tolerance Period. TÜV AUSTRIA Group is the neutral, objective and independent partner for consulting and certification services.

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game’s 2026 industry barometer – the mood in the German games industry is beginning to brighten

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2 weeks ago

December 3, 2025

George Miller

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• Nearly one third of games companies in Germany foresee an industry upswing in the coming year

• More than half expect a positive business development for their own company in the next twelve months

• Around one in three games companies anticipate new hires

After three challenging years, games companies in Germany are looking ahead with increased optimism. Nearly one in three companies (29 per cent) anticipate a positive development in the games industry in the coming twelve months, as compared with just 17 per cent one year ago. 31 per cent of games companies expect a negative development in the industry – a considerable drop from last year’s level of 45 per cent. These are the results of game’s annual industry barometer, which was published by game – The German Games Industry Association. Games companies in Germany look towards their own business development in the coming year significantly more positively, with over half (53 per cent) expecting business to be good in 2026, similar to last year’s number of 52 per cent. Only 12 per cent anticipate a downturn in business, compared to 15 per cent last year. In their personnel planning, the companies nonetheless remain initially cautious: around one third of games companies in Germany (32 per cent) anticipate hiring new employees in 2026, the same percentage as last year.

‘Confidence is returning to Germany’s games industry,’ says Felix Falk, Managing Director of game. ‘Following a difficult phase both here and abroad, positive signals, such as the strong gamescom 2025, and important policy initiatives, like the increased federal games funding and the announced federal tax incentives, are bringing improved prospects and greater optimism compared to a year ago.’

About game’s 2026 industry barometer

The data is based on an online survey conducted by game – The German Games Industry Association between 12 and 21 November 2025, involving a total of 202 German games industry association members, including in particular developers and publishers.

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Hölle Games Strengthens German Presence Through Partnership with Betano.de

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2 months ago

October 28, 2025

George Miller

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Hölle Games, the German-based video slots studio celebrated for its distinct “Made in Germany” craftsmanship, has expanded its footprint in the German online gaming market through a new partnership with Betano.de, one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing iGaming platforms.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Hölle Games’ ongoing growth within Germany. Having already established a strong presence in the regulated market, the addition of Betano as a distribution partner ensures that even more players will have access to Hölle Games’ portfolio of visually striking, character-driven slot titles.

Through Betano.de, German players can now enjoy a broad selection of Hölle Games’ top-performing titles, which blend classic slot inspiration with contemporary visuals and smooth, intuitive gameplay. Designed and developed in Germany, Hölle Games’ content is known for its attention to detail, local market resonance, and commitment to player entertainment.

Robert Lenzhofer, CEO of Hölle Games, commented: “We’re incredibly proud to see our games featured on Betano.de, one of the most recognized brands in Europe. This partnership is another step in strengthening our local presence and making our uniquely German-crafted slots more accessible to players nationwide. At Hölle Games, we take great pride in combining creativity with compliance — building experiences that resonate with players while meeting the highest regulatory standards.”

Clemens Kaiser, Head of Commercial, Kaizen Gaming commented: “We’re thrilled to expand our casino offering with Hölle Games’ portfolio. Their content is a perfect match for the Betano brand — high quality, engaging, and locally relevant. We’re confident our players will enjoy what Hölle Games brings to the table.”

The partnership underlines Hölle Games’ commitment to strengthening its relationships with key regulated operators in Europe and reinforces Betano’s reputation for delivering diverse, premium gaming content tailored to local preferences. Together, the two brands continue to raise the bar for online casino entertainment in Germany.

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Golden Whale announce new collaboration with merkurbets.de

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2 months ago

October 1, 2025

George Miller

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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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