GGL Continues Dialogue with State Coordinators on Gambling Addiction Prevention

The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) held its regular meeting with representatives from state addiction prevention agencies on December 11, 2025, continuing its collaborative approach to player protection in the German market.

Meeting Agenda and Key TopicsThe session covered several priority areas for the regulator and prevention specialists:

Ongoing cooperation between the GGL and state prevention bodiesGGL enforcement measures against illegal gambling operationsInsights on gambling advertising based on client statistics dataProgress on the evaluation process for the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag)The state coordinators, who lead regional specialist agencies and serve as the central interface for prevention, addiction support, and gambling research across Germany's federal states, presented findings on gambling advertising derived from client statistics.

Treaty Evaluation Remains PriorityThe GGL confirmed it will maintain intensive dialogue with state coordinators going forward, with the treaty evaluation process remaining a key agenda item. This ongoing review of the 2021 regulatory framework is being closely watched by operators as it may signal future changes to Germany's gambling regulations.

The collaborative approach between federal enforcement and state-level prevention expertise reflects Germany's commitment to balancing market regulation with player protection measures in its licensed online gambling sector.