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DE · Tier 1
Germany
GGL-issued German licence under the 2021 Glücksspielstaatsvertrag — large market, slot-only constraint, mandatory OASIS self-exclusion.
At a Glance
- Setup
- €60K+
- Annual
- €80K+
- Timeline
- 32–52 weeks
- Tax
- 5.3% on stakes (slots)
- Markets
- Germany
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Slot-led casino brands willing to operate within stake-based tax
- +Sports-betting operators that pre-qualified for the Sportwetten regime
- +Groups with the capital to fund €60K+ licence fees plus surety bond
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Tax on stakes (not GGR) for virtual slots — kills aggressive RTP product
- !5-second slot spin minimum and €1 stake cap reshape product economics
- !Live casino prohibited at federal level — table games very limited
- !Permit issuance has been slow and operationally complex
Permitted Verticals
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