Germany
The 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021, in force 1 July 2021) legalised online casino, poker and slots nationwide but with strict advertising time windows and content limits; the central regulator GGL has supervised since 2023.
Defining rule
GlüStV 2021: TV/radio/internet ad blackout 06:00–21:00 for online slots/poker/casino; no ads during the live sports event being bet on; no active-athlete endorsers
Key facts
StatusHeavily restricted
RegulatorGGL (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder — joint state gambling authority)
Required RG messageMandatory addiction risk warning + reference to help and the OASIS central self-exclusion file
Time windowAd blackout 06:00–21:00 for virtual slots, online poker and online casino
Live sportSports-betting ads banned during live broadcast of the event being bet on
EndorsersActive athletes and sports officials barred as brand ambassadors
Self-exclusionOperators must respect the OASIS nationwide self-exclusion file; excluded players get no marketing
Sources
Not legal advice. Gambling-advertising law changes quickly and penalties can be severe — confirm the current position in Germany with the regulator and qualified counsel before running anything.