Critics speak out against purported secret accord aimed at boosting gambling deposit caps by GGL and DSWV
Wipes the slate clean
OSTIA, ITALY - May 11, 2025
Skirmishes have surfaced regarding an alleged under-the-table pact between the high-rollers of the Federal States and the online gambling industry to blow past deposit restrictions, all without breaking a sweat. What's the score? The Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) are standing their ground, insisting there's no foul play and that the Schufa-G credit check is just the ticket to monitor deposits and protect players - a ticket good for high-limit players, too.
The GGL Sticks to Its Strategy
Recent whispers have it that a covert gambling pact now allows online gambling providers to get around the 1000 euro deposit cap, all thanks to a Schufa-G credit check. Players can push their limits without the need to shackle themselves with stacks of paperwork like bank statements or tax returns, according to the mutterings.
Not so, says the GGL in a no-holds-barred FAQ dump. In their opinion, Schufa-G credit checks are merely a suitable method for gauging a player's economic performance. The idea is to protect players by granting deposit freedom only to those who can handle the responsibility, all while keeping it fair for the green-eyed monsters lurking in the shadows. The GGL assures us that their tactics have been in line with the State Gambling Treaty since inception, and that there's been no secret 5th quarter party with shady bookies.
DSWV Hits Back with Some Serve
The DSWV wields its racket more aggressively, slamming the sensational fears of a clandestine alliance as baseless. What's being slammed as hush-hush deals, the DSWV sees as a well-documented court ruling. The court ruling in question took place in 2024 in Darmstadt, and the proceedings were noted in official reports, according to the association.
The DSWV Calls B.S. on Gambling Addicts Stats
While we're on the court, let's talk numbers. The reports of 1.3 million gambling junkies in Deutschland have been making the rounds, claims the DSWV. These numbers were dredged up as part of the Gambling Atlas 2023. A flock of experts has chimed in, questioning the study's methodology, pointing out potential issues and blunders. The Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (RWI) already had a bone to pick with the stats back in October 2024, labeling it the "statistical error of the month."
GGL Waiting in the Wings
The GGL is on the move, keeping an eye on the methods they use, including Schufa-G credit checks. If juridical clashes dictate a reassessment of these tactics, the GGL might step up to the plate with new rules for application. Their playbook? Follow the guidance of court decisions, giving us all a front-row seat to the latest battle for the future of gambling in Deutschland.
Though the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt dealt the Schufa-G query a body blow in December 2024, it's apparently not enough to sway the GGL from its current strategy. Stay tuned as the tension heats up and the players scramble to ground their betting establishments in the shifting sands of regulation.
Keep your eyes peeled for updates on the GGL and DSWV websites, legal news platforms, and industry events. The final word in this challenging game of high-stakes policy-making is yet to be played, but know this: the show must go on.
- What is the GGL's stance on under-the-table deals regarding deposit restrictions in online gambling? They insist there are no foul plays and that Schufa-G credit checks are simply used to monitor deposits and protect players.
- What does the DSWV have to say about the allegations of a covert gambling pact? They claim these allegations are baseless and cite a well-documented court ruling in 2024 in Darmstadt as evidence.
- What controversy surrounds the statistics about gambling addicts in Germany? The DSWV questions the methodology of the Gambling Atlas 2023, with experts pointing out potential issues and blunders, and the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research labeling it the "statistical error of the month" in October 2024.
