Further Delays for Online Sports Betting Licenses in Germany
Key Takeaways
  • Applicants have all been informed that the process has further stalled.
  • Further details will be sent to applicants by January 2014 how to update and improve their applications for greater chance of approval.
  • The Treaty came into force back in July 1 2012, but has faced repeated delays both procedural and legal.
  • Under the system, 20 online gaming licenses will be granted, permitting only sports betting, and excluding online poker and casino games.

Applicants for federal online sports betting licenses in Germany have been informed that none of the applicants meet minimum requirements necessary to be granted a license.