German Gambling Stakes Rise in Q1

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GGL Data Brings Transparency

The German regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has released its first quarterly numbers. Operators must now report stakes every three months. This change creates more transparency for policymakers, industry experts, and the public.

The first report reveals steady growth. In fact, German gambling stakes kept rising, especially in online betting and digital games.

Lotteries Stay Strong

Lotteries remain reliable. State lotteries recorded €61m in Q1 and €58m in Q2. Charity lotteries held steady as well, reaching €315m in Q1 and €313m in Q2.

Although these numbers dipped slightly in Q2, lotteries continue to attract consistent players. Therefore, they remain an important piece of the regulated market.

Online Slots and Games Grow Fast

Meanwhile, online slots brought the biggest gains. The figures jumped from €1bn in Q1 to €1.1bn in Q2. Poker, however, slipped from €204m in Q1 to €184m in Q2. At the same time, horse racing bets improved, going from €25m to €32m.

These results show that digital gambling is still expanding. Slots, in particular, are driving much of the new growth.

Sports Betting Remains the Leader

When it comes to gambling in Germany, sports betting is the clear leader. Online sports wagering totaled €1.6bn in Q1. It dipped to €1.4bn in Q2, but volumes stayed very high. Retail sports betting also dropped, from €585m in Q1 to €494m in Q2.

Even with the decline, total stakes for sports betting hit €2.1bn in Q1 and €1.9bn in Q2. That makes it the top vertical by far.

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