Tag Archives: Ulrich Mäurer

German industry body slams ‘political motivated’ Bremen betting shop closures

SBC News German industry body slams ‘political motivated’ Bremen betting shop closures

The German city-state of Bremen has ordered the closure of betting shops throughout the area, citing money-laundering concerts, prompting industry backlash. According to The Guardian, 32 high-street bookies had their applications for licences under the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) rejected by city authorities, meaning any bets taken after were illegal.  City officials have also cited concerns relating to money …

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DSWV expands membership with BildBet and sportwetten.de additions

SBC News DSWV expands membership with BildBet and sportwetten.de additions

BildBet and sportwetten.de have become the latest online sports betting operators to join the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), increasing the trade group’s membership to 17 companies.  A co-venture between Gibraltar-based British online provider BetVictor and prominent German media brand Bild, the most widely read tabloid newspaper in Europe and part of the Axel Springer SE publishing group, BildBet was …

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