Germany’s GGL to Publish Quarterly Reports on the Regulated Gambling Market

Details of the GGL Monitoring Reform

Collecting information enables stakeholders, lawmakers, and public figures to gain a comprehensive understanding of the market’s current situation and its development prospects.

The approach is already successfully implemented in several EU countries. Industry specialists believe that regular quarterly reporting facilitates the formulation of pertinent rules and strategies applicable to all gambling verticals.

The new GGL analytics encompass data on 2 main niches:

• lottery draws (including class and social);
• high-risk games (digital products specified in the GlüStV 2021 legal act).

Particular emphasis in the document is placed on the analysis of the sportsbook sector's financial indicators and performance.

Mid-Year Interim Results

Key figures of the raffle segment:

1. The state network reported bets totalling €61 million in the first 3 months of 2025 and a decline in turnover to €58 million in Q2.
2. Charitable programmes were more popular than federal draws, with wagers accounting for €315 million in Q1. However, the figure dropped slightly to €313 million by spring's end.
3. Overall, the GGL report indicates that the lottery market's total profit reached €377 million at the start of 2025, then decreased to €371 million in the 2nd quarter.

High-risk games have notably outpaced draws in both variety and public appeal. The rapid expansion of this sector can be attributed, among other factors, to the 24/7 accessibility of digital portals nationwide.

Key indicators of the gambling business in Germany for Q1 and Q2:

• slots — €1 billion and €1.1 billion;
• online poker — €204 million and €184 million;
• remote horse racing betting — €25 million and €32 million.

The recent reports on the volume indicate that the digital bookmaker vertical generated €1.4 billion in revenue. At the start of the year, this figure was higher, €1.6 billion. Although the segment experienced a slight decrease, it still demonstrates the top values in Germany’s regulated market.

Industry analysts link the decline in wagering volumes to the typical summer slowdown in international sports activity. This tendency was also observed in the retail betting niche, which was valued at €494 million in Q2, down from €585 million at the start of 2025.

Overall, the country’s sportsbook sector generated €2.1 billion in the 1st quarter and €1.9 billion by mid-summer.

Market Estimation: Controversies

There remain ongoing disagreements among stakeholders concerning the outcomes of prior monitoring efforts. Furthermore, debates regarding the exact scale of the shadow segment continue to be active.

According to the GGL yearly report for 2024, approximately 25% of the online market is occupied by unlicensed operators. Meanwhile, Germany’s DSWV association asserts that the actual size of the illicit segment has already surpassed 50%.

To date, neither side has been able to reaffirm the accuracy of their calculations. In 2026, the government intends to undertake comprehensive reforms within the gambling advertising field. These modifications are anticipated to bolster the legal sector, thereby improving its sustainability and ensuring greater safety for the public.

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