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The GGL contacted the offenders once it discovered the illegal activity. It has already launched more than 60 prohibition orders and filed more than 30 criminal charges. Some of these began when the SAO in Halle was still in charge. The GGL then picked up the cases and is completing the investigations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In addition to the classic enforcement instruments, the GGL is also using payment-blocking and network-blocking instruments for the first time. At the insistence of the regulator, the majority of payment service providers are withdrawing their relationships with illegal gambling providers. As a result, it’s becoming more difficult for Germans to use illegal gambling platforms.<\/p>\n
The first positive developments can also be seen with the new instrument of network blocking contained in the Fourth State Treaty on Gaming. The GGL reports that it already began six proceedings against the largest Internet Service Providers on the basis of the new legal framework.<\/strong><\/p>\nSome affected websites are still operational because Germany’s court system has to review the GGL’s files. Last month, two administrative courts agreed that blocking the websites is legal, which will allow the regulator to move forward with its actions.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the affected providers must now block access to the illegal offers. However, the GGL realizes that it’s an uphill battle and acknowledges that it still has “a long way to go.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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