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fros7byte
2 months ago

"Good" is that I don't have to worry about having to emigrate to Malta with my losses hahaha

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Baker3xx
2 months ago

Which one would it be? I can only read the other three? Could you possibly share it? ??

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voizua92
2 months ago

Corcon:

It has actually been discussed several times that it is not entirely clear, even from a procedural point of view, whether the submission was/is admissible at all in the specific proceedings.

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Baker3xx
2 months ago

Well then it sounds good.



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2 months ago

No, not at all. Quite the opposite would be true!

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Baker3xx
2 months ago

Why, the original came from Malta and was staged?

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2 months ago

If the lawsuit is/was inadmissible, that would mean that there will be no decision and the wait for the hearing was in vain.

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ECJ Case C-440 - Online Gambling - A hearing report by lawyer István Cocron, BA



Luxembourg, Munich, April 9th, 2025


The European Court of Justice heard a case today that could have far-reaching consequences for the recovery of gambling losses in the online gambling sector. The plaintiff is attorney Volker Ramge, who acquired a player's claims against a Maltese gambling operator.


Central issue: Is repayment permissible despite a Maltese license?


Ramge relies on the established case law of the Federal Court of Justice: The decisive factor is whether the provider had a German license – which was undisputedly not the case with the online casino games and secondary lotteries in question. Section 4 Paragraph 4 of the GlüStV prohibited online casino games during the relevant period. Unlike with sports betting, no experimental clause applied here. The plaintiff argues that player protection is a concern – and that the effort to obtain a license is irrelevant. Without German permission, the offer is illegal in Germany – with the consequence that losses are reclaimable.


Attorney Karpenstein defends the providers’ business model – and attacks


In contrast, attorney Karpenstein – representing the providers – vehemently argues that player protection is merely a pretext. Rather, the lawsuits were initiated by litigation funders and do not serve the interests of the players. Furthermore, the State Treaty on Gambling does not provide for repayment. Karpenstein emphasizes that the lack of access to a German license cannot be blamed on the providers: In Germany – outside of Schleswig-Holstein – there was simply no license available for online slot games until mid-2021. Furthermore, secondary lotteries have been tacitly tolerated for years. The repayment claims therefore lack a basis under EU law.


Malta:


Recovery undermines the internal market and endangers player protection

The Republic of Malta fundamentally criticizes the procedure, arguing that a member state may not interfere in the gambling regulations of another. Malta maintains comprehensive regulations for player protection – with thousands of blocking requests annually, including from German players. It is unjustified to brand Maltese providers as "illegal" across the board. Furthermore, Germany is happy to exploit tax revenues from gambling while simultaneously allowing civil claims for repayment.


Belgium: Secondary lotteries as particularly risky "parasitic" bets


Belgium is backing Germany in the negotiations – at least with regard to secondary lotteries. They argue that these are not comparable to state lotteries, neither in terms of supervision nor solvency. Gambling may be restricted nationally if it serves the common good. Debts of honor, such as those raised by Karpenstein, are irrelevant under civil law.


European Commission


The representative of the European Commission considers the enforcement protection regulation for the Maltese gambling industry (Bill 55) to be contrary to EU law. This question would then have to be examined incidentally if Bill 55 were also applicable to the aforementioned preliminary ruling proceedings. The representative of Malta then stated to the ECJ: "We assume that the Maltese provisions of Bill 55 do not apply to the present proceedings." The representative of the European Commission further explained that player protection is important in the EU and that players sometimes need to be protected from themselves.


Dispute over jurisdiction and assessment under Union law


A key point of discussion concerned the jurisdiction of the Maltese courts. Can they even examine the compatibility of German provisions with EU law without Germany being involved in the proceedings? The German government complained that it had not been informed about the proceedings and therefore could not present its perspective. However, the Commission points to the systematic nature of the Rome I Regulation: A national court can – while observing the requirements of EU law – apply foreign law and, if necessary, examine its conformity with EU law.


Conclusion: Right of recovery under scrutiny under EU law


The Advocate General’s Opinion is expected on 10 July 2025.

The decisive factor now will be whether the ECJ considers the German recovery mechanism to be compatible with the freedom to provide services under Article 56 TFEU – or whether it protects the providers from Malta (and other EU countries).


Further information on the case: Attorney Cocron GmbH & Co. KG, Attorney István Cocron, BA, Max-Weber-Platz 10, 81675 Munich, www.ra-cocron.de

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abelinglaekamp
2 months ago

I'm really curious to see how this turns out. If the lawsuit is withdrawn, I hope that the ECJ will reject it and make a clear decision.

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Interview with TIPICO's board in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. "TIPICO will not hide behind Maltese regulations."


Sports betting is no longer a niche topic. Whether it's football, basketball, or exotic fringe sports, providers like Tipico attract thousands of users every day with seemingly easy odds.


In an insightful interview on April 16, 2025 ("Lotto is just a risky bet on a big win") with Axel Hefer, CEO of Tipico, the renowned FAZ newspaper provided a rare insight into the billion-dollar business of online sports betting.


What becomes clear between the lines is that the market has been operating in a legal grey area for years – with massive consequences for consumers.


What many betting customers don’t know:


Online sports betting was unlicensed in Germany for many years. A nationwide licensing structure for providers has only been in place since 2021. Prior to that, many providers operated with EU licenses – for example, from Malta – which, from the current perspective of German courts, were often insufficient to make their offerings legal in Germany.


A case against Tipico is currently pending before the European Court of Justice (ECJ), potentially bringing a groundbreaking ruling for millions of betting customers. If the ECJ confirms that online betting without a German license was invalid, many providers face claims for repayment of up to €20 billion, according to estimates.


? Axel Hefer was surprisingly open about this in the FAZ interview.


Should the ECJ decide accordingly, TIPICO will make repayments. Mr. Hefer stated that TIPICO will also not invoke Bill 55, which currently prevents enforcement in Malta.


The CEO of TIPICO told the FAZ:


?? "We are a Maltese-German company with 1,500 employees at several large locations in Germany. It's clear to us that we don't hide behind Maltese laws. We have never invoked "Bill 55."


Sports betting may be an entertaining hobby – but for a long time it was offered under legally dubious conditions.


Note: This article refers to statements from the interview "Lotto is just a risky bet on a big win," published on April 16, 2025 in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ).

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2 months ago

Other forums have reported that Jokerstars offers comparisons with 70%. I haven't noticed any of this myself.


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gtaonlinezocken
2 months ago

do you have a source?

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gtaonlinezocken
2 months ago

Hey, thanks. Yes, I'd love to share the source. ??

At 70%, I "could" actually give in (we're talking about a six-digit amount)...

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2 months ago

Reported here on YouTube G&l Part 10 under the comments.

source

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2 months ago

I haven't heard of it in Austria yet... Are there any reports of experience?

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Limit violation in online gambling: Criticism of Schufa-G information as a basis for limit increases - An update


Current developments surrounding the State Treaty on Gambling are causing discussion


In March 2025, new details about an alleged collusion between the state interior ministries and online gambling providers hit the headlines. The focus is on the so-called Schufa-G credit report, which was supposed to serve as the basis for increasing the legally enshrined deposit limit of €1,000 per month for online gambling.


What is behind the debate?


The discussion was sparked by reports of an alleged "secret agreement." The aim of this was allegedly to increase player limits without a thorough review of financial performance – an allegation vehemently rejected by the Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL), the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), and providers such as Tipico. According to their account, this was a publicly known settlement from 2022 in which the Schufa-G credit report was classified as suitable evidence.


However, this assessment was questioned in December 2024 by the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt, which deemed the Schufa-G credit report insufficiently suitable for assessing financial capacity. A ruling with a signal effect that is currently also occupying policymakers.


Political reactions and open questions


In Bavaria, Green Party politician Tim Pargent submitted a parliamentary inquiry into whether the use of the Schufa G credit report was undermining player protection. State Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) pointed out that the Schufa data had previously been assumed to be suitable. However, in light of the case law, a new review is now necessary.


However, it is currently unclear whether the GGL has already initiated an extraordinary review of the Schufa G credit report. This is not clearly stated in the agency's current FAQs.


Addiction research warns against excessively high limits


Renowned addiction researcher Prof. Dr. Tobias Hayer of the University of Bremen strongly criticized the current limit of €1,000. He believes a monthly limit of €300 would be significantly more appropriate.


Need for reform of the State Treaty on Gambling?


Criticism of the vagueness of the State Treaty on Gambling is growing louder. State Minister Herrmann admitted that many provisions—for example, those regarding the assessment of players' financial circumstances—are not precise enough. An evaluation of the State Treaty on Gambling is planned for 2026.


Some federal states have already signaled that they would like to go their own way – if necessary – and further develop the State Treaty on Gambling.

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2 months ago

Well, it quickly went quiet around the ONE!!! Lucky 70% comparison from JokerStars ????????

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Kanu2002
2 months ago

Well, I got 60% back then, too. But that was in 2020, when the whole thing started.

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