German trade association for the sports betting industry Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has strengthened its governance by appointing Dr Bastian Scholz to the new position of Policy Advisor. Scholz an expert in German national public policy has undertaken numerous research projects for political party Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Scholz further holds a doctorate from specialist engineering university ’ Technische Chemnitz’ and …
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Betsson pays backdated taxes to German authorities
Stating its intent to join a future regulated German sports betting market, Malta licensed European operator Betsson Plc has declared that it will pay historic taxes of circa SEK 113 million (£9 million) to the German government. Issuing a corporate statement declaring its goodwill intent, Betsson governance stated “Betsson still believes that it is not subject to a tax liability, but …
Read More »William Hill & bet-at-home join German Betting Association
The German Betting Association (Deutscher Sportwettenverband – DSWV), has announced operators William Hill and bet-at-home as new members of its organisation. Founded in 2014, the industry body aims to promote fair market and sector conditions for operators servicing the German sports betting consumers. DSWV grows its member base as numerous political, media and sporting stakeholders urge for the Hesse Ministry to completely …
Read More »Court ruling threatens German sports betting licensing
A ruling by the Administrative Court of Wiesbaden (Hesse – Germany) threatens to end the German sports bill’s progression which has been handled by the Hesse Ministry of Interior and Sports (HMDIS). Following a review of the challenges brought on by sports betting operators who had been rejected licenses by the HMDIS (granted in September 2014). The administrative court has …
Read More »New marketing initiatives see bet-at-home post strong 2015 opening
Frankfurt listed sports betting operator bet-at-home reported a strong opening performance to 2015 as the company recorded increased EBITDA earnings of 19% to €96 million (Q1 2014: €8 million). bet-at-home were pleased to announced that the company had continued its positive 2014 momentum on key verticals as the operator recorded a gross gaming and betting revenue increase of 13.1% to …
Read More »Appeal against licensing proceedings supsension fails
An appeal by the German state of Hesse against the suspension of the gambling licensing procedures has failed at the Higher Administrative Court Kassel. The Hesse Ministry of the Interior and Sport had been instrumental in issuing the 20 licences under the Interstate Treaty on Gambling, but some of the operators who didn’t get a licence have appealed against the …
Read More »Appeals halt German sports betting licensing process
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden has temporarily halted the German Hesse Ministry plans of issuing twenty federal sports betting licences. The Court of Wiesbaden had received appeals from numerous unsuccessful applicants challenging the Hesse Ministry’s processes with regards to the issuing of sports betting licensing. On 3 September 2014, The Hesse Ministry had awarded twenty operators with provisional sports betting …
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