Gaming in Germany 2025: State Treaty evaluation to be 'key topic'

Less than two weeks ahead of the annual Gaming in Germany conference's 2025 outing, news from the nation's sector that the 2021 State Gambling Treaty is currently under governmental review promises to provide a key talking point for the show.

Indeed, a final report on the legislative evaluation is expected to be submitted during 2026 and is anticipated to outline any and all adjustments to Germany's gambling sector - specifically centred around online gaming's current regulatory framework.

As reported by Gaming in Germany ahead of its anticipated 2025 Berlin show, this potential update to the nation's gambling legislation will be sure to stoke the conversational fire of any policy-related panels. Last week, Global Gaming Insider conducted an exclusive interview with Gaming in Germany Founder, William van Oort, who expressed excitement around the potential of the German market ahead of this year's show.

Speaking on this latest development, Van Oort said: "This year's Gaming in Germany Conference is where important discussions will take place on which regulatory goals to pursue. Major stakeholders, including operators, trade associations, and the regulator, are all coming.

"I think this underscores the importance of our event. Moreover, it is the only conference aimed at the German market where both domestic and international stakeholders show up to connect and share insights and information. If you want to help shape the conversation and meet key stakeholders, Berlin is the place to be."

It has also been outlined by Gaming in Germany that the conference promises to offer breakout programme sessions on topics from all four corners of the industry - from data compliance, RG, live casino, esports and more - as part of the conference.

This latest news falls in the wake of the German regulator, GGL, releasing a statement last month reminding consumers that bets on social and political events are currently illegal in the nation.