Critics GGL and DSWV speak out against rumors of a confidentiality agreement to boost gambling deposit limits
Let's cut the BS on gambling deposit limits
The gaming industry is denying rumors of a secret pact between the feds and casino providers to expand deposit limits, claiming that a Schufa-G query is a legit way to adjust them.
GGL's Take: All Good as It Is
Recent leaks hinted at an under-the-table deal between the fearless federal states and online gambling providers, allowing named players to bypass the 1K euro per month deposit limit set in the State Gaming Treaty by simple Schufa-G queries. No sweat, says GGL; this move is within our rights to scrutinize players' financial capabilities. The Schufa-G info helps protect gamblers, ensuring that deep-pocketed players only get higher limits.
DSWV: Hogwash Allegations
The DSWV rolls their eyes at this sensational spin on their supposed arrangement, pointing out that it's nothing but a publicly known legal settlement struck in 2024 before the Darmstadt Administrative Court.
"It's horseshit," says a DSWV spokesperson about the secret agreement nonsense. They're quick to point out that the established guidelines for increased deposit limits have undergone multiple evaluations, confirming their efficacy.
DSWV, Gambling Addiction Numbers: Calling BS
There's been a lot of chatter about the 1.3 million supposed gambling addicts in Germany, but the DSWV thinks this number smells fishy. Collected in the 2023 Gambling Atlas project, the DSWV says many experts consideration this statistic a total wash, riddled with methodological flaws. Even the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research called it out as the "Unstatistic of the Month" back in October 2024.
GGL's Approach: Follow the Court's Lead
GGL is taking a wait-and-see approach, regularly reviewing procedures like the Schufa-G query. If court decisions suggest it's a no-go, they'll update their policies. The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt having already declared the Schufa-G query unsuitable in December 2024 isn't enough for the authority in that state to reconsider its approach just yet.
Sources:- https://www.ggl.de- https://www.dswv.de- https://www.rwi-essen.de/de/presse/pressemitteilungen/unstatistic-des-monats-oktober-2024/- https://www.tipico.com/de/press/2025/03/tipico-wird-ISO-14001-2015-zertifiziert/- [1] Tipico’s 2025 press release provides a detailed look at their ISO 14001:2015 certification. However, it doesn't offer substantial information regarding the Schufa-G query or gambling deposit limits.
- What are the online gambling providers trying to hide with their secret pact rumors? The federal states argue that it's nothing more than a public legal settlement from 2024.
- GGL maintains that their use of Schufa-G queries to scrutinize gambler's financial capabilities is within their rights, ensuring a responsible gambling environment.
- The DSWV questions the authenticity of the 1.3 million gambling addicts in Germany, labeling the number as questionable due to its methodological flaws.
- GGL is monitoring court decisions regarding the Schufa-G query, prepared to adjust their policies should any rulings deem it inappropriate.
- Despite the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt declaring the Schufa-G query unsuitable in 2024, the state has yet to reconsider its approach.
- The gaming industry continues to grapple with gambling trends and the culture that surrounds them, emphasizing the importance of responsible gaming.
- As sports betting gains popularity, concerns over the ethical nature of such activities and their potential impact on gamblers continue to rise.
