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German gamblers bypass OASIS by using foreign-licensed online casinos

Germany’s strict gambling laws don’t stop players from using foreign casinos. But what risks come with skipping OASIS protections?

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In this image there are people sitting on benches and playing cards.

German gamblers bypass OASIS by using foreign-licensed online casinos

German players can still access foreign-licensed online casinos that do not use the OASIS self-exclusion system. While these sites operate legally under their own jurisdictions, they fall outside Germany’s strict gambling regulations. The country’s State Treaty on Gambling allows only licensed providers to offer online gambling within the country. These licensed casinos must connect to OASIS, a database that blocks problematic gamblers and enforces deposit limits. The system also prevents underage access and supports addiction prevention measures. German players can still gamble on foreign-licensed casinos that bypass OASIS. These sites remain legal in their own jurisdictions but do not follow Germany’s player protection rules. The difference in regulation means players must research carefully before using them.

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