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German Sports Betting Association Calls for Rethinking of Regulation to Combat the Black Market
The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) will report on the current development of the sports betting market in Germany at its 2023 annual press conference.
Although millions of people in Germany show great interest in sports betting, it is becoming increasingly difficult for legal providers to meet the high demand with attractive products due to overly strict regulation and a rampant black market. As a result, there was also a noticeable decline in the market in 2022. The latest figures and data are cause for great concern, because the undesirable development feared a year ago has been confirmed and is obviously intensifying.
After the German sports betting market stabilised again at pre-Corona levels in 2021 with stakes of EUR 9.4 billion, there was a massive decline in the permitted market in 2022. Despite the World Cup year, gaming stakes fell to around €8.2bn last year. State revenues from sports betting tax were also correspondingly lower than in the previous year, at €433m.
However, the rather disappointing World Cup, partly due to Germany’s early exit and the resulting up to 80% drop in betting, is only contributing to a small extent to this development. The main reason for the market decline has to do with the extremely restrictive German regulation and the rampant black market.
Legal providers are only allowed to operate within a very narrow regulatory framework and are therefore unable to offer sufficiently attractive products. In a European comparison, Germany’s legal gambling market is one of the most restrictive in this respect. At the same time, the black market continues to expand unhindered. Customers are not gambling less than before, but elsewhere.
“Unfortunately, in 2022, exactly the scenario we have warned about time and again has come to pass: The legal market has to hold its own against the countless black market providers who do not adhere to any specifications or rules. For most customers, whether a provider has a permit from Germany is secondary. They are looking for the most comprehensive offer, the best odds, uncomplicated payment processes and interesting bonuses. That’s where the legal offers have a hard time,” DSWV President Mathias Dahms said.
And customers are finding it. In February 2023, the DSWV repeated its market study from the previous year and found an increase of at least 65% in active illegal gambling and sports betting offers. Out of a total of around 1500 websites without a German license that were checked, players from Germany can access 840 illegal websites and open a gaming account on 723 sites. This contrasts with only 46 permitted providers – 31 of which are sports betting providers – which have little room for maneuver due to the excessive regulation. In the area of betting shops, too, there are still too many unauthorised betting opportunities. In some cases, providers whose applications for permission have been rejected are still operating on the web and locally with betting stores. Here, too, the local authorities must step up controls and take action.
The previous enforcement measures of the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) are visibly reaching their limits in the fight against the black market. The fact that the authority’s push for IP blocking, i.e., the blocking of illegal websites by Internet providers, has now also been curbed by three court rulings should give cause to focus on alternative approaches in the fight against illegal offerings. This includes, in particular, the consistent strengthening of the legal market: In order to be competitive, the permitted sports betting providers need as attractive and broad a range of offers as possible. The extremely strict restrictions on offerings and advertising urgently need to be put to the test.
“Advertising serves to steer all those who are already interested in sports betting into the state-supervised, and thus safe, market. In order to obtain a sports betting license in Germany, providers must meet numerous player protection criteria. The illegal providers from third countries do not care about the German regulations. Many advertise even in the Internet purposefully thereby to let also blocked players play. This type of advertising must be urgently prevented, and the advertising possibilities of legal providers must be strengthened,” DSWV Chief Executive Luka Andric said.
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Make-A-Wish® International and 2TG Entertainment Partner to Bring Hope and Healing to the FaenoraVerse with “Tendybear”
Make-A-Wish® International, the world’s leading wish-granting organization, is excited to announce a special collaboration with 2TG Entertainment that brings the magic of wishes to life inside the nostalgic and innovative pixel art RPG, To The Grave: The Hunters of Faenora. Together, they are introducing Tendybear, a magical healer born from the wish of a child, whose presence in the FaenoraVerse symbolizes the power of hope, love, and resilience. Every Tendybear purchased will directly support Make-A-Wish, with 100% of proceeds helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world.
April Stallings, Charitable Gaming and Creators Community Manager at Make-A-Wish International, commented:
“Tendybear is a beautiful representation of the lasting impact of a wish. This collaboration allows players to not only experience a heartfelt story within the game but also contribute to granting more wishes for children who need hope and joy the most.”
Tendybear is a powerful support hero with extraordinary healing abilities. His story is woven into the FaenoraVerse as a magical guardian, brought to life through a wish that transcends worlds. He will be available for purchase and play in Fall 2025, coinciding with the beta launch of Hunters of Faenora, a high-stakes RPG featuring an innovative, sustainable, closed-loop game economy with optional web3 functionality.
Nathan Montgomery, CEO of 2TG Entertainment, commented:
“Tendybear isn’t just another hero in the FaenoraVerse – he represents something truly special, Make-A-Wish has an incredible mission and it’s an absolute honor to bring this collaboration to life. We’re thrilled to offer a unique way for our players to support such an impactful organization while experiencing a character that embodies healing, kindness and selflessness amidst the chaos. Now seems the perfect time to introduce Tendybear to the world.”
With only a limited number of Tendybear heroes available, players will have the chance to own a truly special and meaningful piece of the FaenoraVerse, while making a real-world difference for children with critical illnesses and their families around the globe.
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From September 16th to 18th, Boomerang Partners will participate in the SBC Summit in Lisbon. The company invites event participants to visit their booth F1 to learn about their product portfolio and competitive advantages, and participate in interactive activities and a raffle of exclusive sports items.
The Boomerang Partners booth will be decorated according to the ‘Boomerang Arena’ concept. This reflects the company’s focus on sports, which is confirmed by the metrics — in 2024, its affiliate program achieved a 5x increase in the online sports betting segment and a 194% YoY increase in sports traffic. Additionally, Boomerang is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan.
The Boomerang Partners booth will feature a photo zone with a memorabilia gallery of sports items belonged to star athletes. On the second day of the SBC Summit in Lisbon, September 17th, visitors can participate in an online raffle for these items.
Rules for participation:
- Take a photo of the photo zone at the Boomerang booth on September 16th or 17th (before 4:00 PM).
- Post the photo on your Instagram stories tagging – @boomerang.partners or LinkedIn – @boomerangpartners.
The results will be announced on September 17th at 4:00 PM at the Boomerang Partners booth F1 and on the company’s social networks. On September 18th, the winner must return to the booth and choose one of the items as a prize. These include:
- Signed Rafael Nadal Framed Babolat Racket – Wimbledon Champion 2008
- Signed Cristiano Ronaldo Framed Football – 5 x Champions League Winner
- Signed Tyson Fury Glove Framed Dome – Heavyweight Boxing Icon
- Fernando Alonso Signed Aston Martin 2023 1:2 Mini Helmet – Two-time Formula One World Drivers’ Championship Winner
Visitors to the SBC Summit are invited to stop by the Boomerang booth F1 to enter the raffle of unique artifacts from sports legends and experience the epic show.
About Boomerang
Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. Boomerang launched six new products in 2024, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.
Boomerang’s portfolio contains 18+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.
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