GGL and state coordinators advance dialogue on gambling prevention

Germany's Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL) has continued its ongoing engagement with state-level addiction prevention coordinators, holding discussions on 11 December to advance collaborative efforts on player protection and gambling regulation enforcement.

The meeting brought together GGL representatives and state coordinators who oversee specialist agencies responsible for prevention, addiction support and research across Germany's federal states.

The exchange focused on understanding practical challenges in prevention work within the online gambling sector and using these insights to inform GGL's supervisory activities.

Key topics included GGL's enforcement measures against illegal gambling operations, which form a central element of the authority's player protection strategy.

State coordinators also presented findings on gambling advertising based on client statistics, highlighting areas of concern drawn from frontline prevention work.

Additionally, participants discussed the ongoing evaluation of the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling, Germany's foundational regulatory framework. The evaluation process has been a recurring theme in recent GGL engagements and is expected to remain a priority as the authority assesses whether adjustments to the treaty are necessary.

GGL confirmed that regular dialogue with state coordinators will continue going forward.

The meeting reflects GGL's broader efforts in evidence-based regulation and multi-stakeholder cooperation. Earlier this month, the regulator strengthened its partnership with the Federal Drug Commissioner to enhance addiction prevention and explore potential reforms to the German Criminal Code targeting offshore operators.

In November, GGL also voiced support for a European multi-regulator initiative aimed at improving cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling, emphasising the need for coordinated action across jurisdictions.