German sports betting welcomes coalition deal against illegal gambling

by SBC News
3 minutes read
The new German government’s announcement to take more decisive action against illegal gambling has been backed by The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV).

The DSWV has submitted concrete proposals for action on how enforcement can be improved together with the federal states. The trade body has emphasised a need r to “turn good intentions into effective policy”.

At the heart of the proposals are a strengthening of legal providers in competition with illegal ones, which is said to be the most effective weapon against a mushrooming black market.

It must offer sufficiently attractive products for interested customers and can therefore hold its own against the illegal market.

DSWV explained: “This does not mean that regulatory elements must be dispensed with, as state licenses and the ability to advertise with them are a value in themselves. However, the attractiveness of the legal products must not lag so far behind the illegal ones, as is currently the case.”

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