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German Gambling Regulator GGL Tackles Black Market in 2024

The GGL faced off against the black market in 2024, using payment blocks and collaborations to limit illegal gambling's reach. Despite challenges, it remains confident in its mission.

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German Gambling Regulator GGL Tackles Black Market in 2024

The German gambling regulator, the GGL, has published its year in review for 2024, highlighting its efforts to tackle the black market and protect consumers. Despite facing challenges, the GGL remained confident in its ability to address these issues.

The GGL acknowledged ongoing serious challenges from the black market, despite its efforts. It has been in head-to-head clashes with the industry over the reach of the illegal gambling market in Germany. However, the GGL successfully completed several milestones in 2024, focusing on combating illegal gambling websites.

The GGL used various measures to limit the impact of the black market, including payment blocks, geolocation restrictions, bans, and fines. It also collaborated with Google to revise advertising guidelines, preventing unauthorized businesses from operating in the market. The GGL celebrated combating illegal gambling offers as one of its main achievements of the year.

The GGL's 2024 year in review shows its commitment to regulating the gambling market, aiming to channel demand into a legally compliant and less dangerous market while preventing gambling addiction and protecting young people and players. Despite challenges, the GGL remains confident in its ability to address these issues.

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