Germany – Online Casinos & Gambling Regulations

Finding the best German casino online

Some of the biggest brands within Europe offer German players a full range of casino games, including slots, jackpots, live dealers, table games, poker, bingo, and sports betting. There’s no lack of payment methods for Germans either, with credit/debit cards, bank transfers, eWallets (such as Neteller, Skrill, and PayPal) all available to use for deposits and withdrawals. Times and limits vary for each of these depending on the site, so check the GoodLuckMate casino reviews or else contact the brand’s customer support team directly for more info on these.

Our expertly written reviews are also the best place to decide on the best casino site at which to play. We detail the ins and outs of welcome bonuses (including the attached terms and conditions), explain what payment methods are available and go over the selection of games available. Here’s a breakdown of the things worth considering before signing on the dotted line:

• Go through GoodLuckMate’s German casino reviews
• Ensure that your preferred payment method is available
• Double-check that you can use Euros
• If desired, make sure the site is translated into German
• Read through the welcome bonus terms and conditions

With all that done and a site in mind, head to the GoodLuckMate review of that brand and click on the welcome bonus banner. This takes you to the sign-up page and gives you the best offer.

Gambling regulation – The Interstate Treaty and state laws

Online casinos exist in a kind of grey area compared to other European countries that have a specific regulatory body governing gambling activities. To illustrate what we mean, we must explain that online casino play is prohibited by the Interstate Treaty on Gambling. However, each state can permit its citizens to play online if they so choose, and these states have given all regulatory power over to the Ministry of the Interior for Schleswig-Holstein. Therefore, so-called Schleswig-Holstein licenses are granted in some cases. The same goes for bingo sites. However, you are far more likely to play at a casino with servers based in other countries, with a fair number of these being operated out of Malta under a license from the MGA.

Strangely, the same Interstate Treaty on Gambling does permit sportsbook betting under its laws, so sites offering these services are considered on a stronger legal footing. When it comes to lotteries, these fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior in each state unless it is a nationwide lottery – in which case the Ministry of the Interior for Lower Saxony has the power.

Localized online casinos

There are around 200 million German speakers in the world, with the vast majority of those living within Germany itself or else in neighboring Austria. Therefore, with such a large target audience, you will find that a good number of online casinos translate their sites into German, and this is especially true of those based in Europe. Failing that, near enough any site that allows German residents to sign up will also be written in English, which many Germans speak.

Also, being part of the Eurozone where iGaming is so popular means that you will find multiple sites that offer all of their welcome bonuses, promotions and other deals in the Euro currency. Therefore, there will be no need for players from the country or Austria to convert their money in order to play. Additionally, players may also be able to use the British Pound or the US Dollar.

Casinos in Germany

Those wanting to take a break from playing online will find more than 50 land-based casinos dotted around the country. Usually located in the larger cities of Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and others, there’s plenty of Las Vegas-style action available to residents of the fatherland. Outside of the big metropolises, you can find plenty of casinos located in the resort and spa towns where tourism is particularly popular. Just be sure to carry your official government-approved ID that proves your age before venturing out into the real world.