Baden-Württemberg's Lotto is the pioneering German lottery organization to introduce online slot games.
The Baden-Württemberg Lottery Corporation (Lotto BaWu) marks its entry into the online gaming scene by introducing digital slot machines under the brand name erwin. As the first German lottery company to do so, Lotto BaWu is authorized by the state to provide these games to residents of Baden-Württemberg, aiming to bolster the legitimate gambling industry in Germany.
Lotto BaWu's mission: Combat the underground market and promote legal gambling
In an interview with games&business, Lotto BaWu's CEO, Georg Wacker, shares the company's intentions to promote legal gaming and provide a more extensive selection of games for its customers in Baden-Württemberg. By introducing erwin, players now have the option to not only submit lottery tickets for draws like 6 aus 49 but also indulge in a variety of popular online slot machines legally. Wacker emphasized:
In the best interests of our customers, it's essential to eliminate the black market through effective measures and thereby boost legitimate offerings. [...] Emulating illegal offerings to allegedly enhance competition isn't an effective strategy for combating the black market. [...] It should be prevented that the black market prevails at the expense of our customers due to inadequate measures by the GGL.– Georg Wacker, CEO of Lotto Baden-Württemberg, games&business**
erwin: Germany's first lottery-owned online casino
With the introduction of erwin, Baden-Württemberg players have access to Germany's first online casino from a lottery company. Over 200 online slot machines are available for play on erwin, making it the go-to destination for slot enthusiasts in the region.
Since erwin is a licensed and regulated online casino, gamblers won't find table games, jackpot slots, or live dealer options. The casino's slot selection is categorized into three categories: new slots, classic slots, and popular slots.
Leading slot developers like Novomatic and Pragmatic Play contribute the majority of online slot machines, some of which include:
- Book of Ra (Novomatic)
- Book of Ra deluxe (Novomatic)
- Lucky Lady’s Charm (Novomatic)
- Big Bass Bonanza (Pragmatic Play)
- Crypt of the Dead (Blueprint Gaming/Merkur)
As erwin adheres to the betting regulations set forth by the Joint Gaming Authority of the States (GGL), players must adhere to a monthly deposit limit of 1,000 €. The law also requires a 5-second delay between spins, ensuring players can't quickly spin the reels.
The expanding Lotto Baden-Württemberg offerings
Beyond the new casino offerings on erwin, existing lotteries like 6 aus 49, Spiel 77, and Super 6 continue to be available for players in Baden-Württemberg. The popularity of lotteries in Germany saw a record-breaking turnover of 8.2 billion euros in 2023, indicating a growing interest and participation by players in various draws.
In the pursuit of promoting legal gaming in Baden-Württemberg, Lotto BaWu's CEO, Georg Wacker, mentions sharing news about the company's intentions to combat the underground market and provide a wider selection of games for customers (Georg Wacker, games&business). With the launch of erwin, Baden-Württemberg residents now have access to the first online casino from a lottery company in Germany, featuring over 200 slot machines from leading developers (georg Wacker, games&business).
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