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On 21 May 2026, the CJEU rules in Case C‑198/24 (Mr. Green) on whether Malta’s Bill 55 can block enforcement against Maltese-licensed providers – and whether players can freeze provider accounts in other EU states via a European Account Preservation Order (EAPO).

If the original will cannot be found and only a copy exists, obtaining a certificate of inheritance (Erbschein) in Germany is difficult. The Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Zweibrücken has clarified the strict requirements (8 W 66/24).

Since 1 July 2021, a monthly deposit limit of EUR 1,000 has applied to online casinos and sports betting in Germany. If a provider let you deposit more, you may be able to reclaim your losses – even from licensed providers – but the first claims become time-barred in 2026.

Berlin will or inheritance contract? In its decision of 26 March 2025 (IV ZB 15/24), the Federal Court of Justice held that Section 2270 BGB does not apply to inheritance contracts. What this means for the binding effect of your dispositions.

In his Opinion in the Tipico case, the CJEU Advocate General strengthens player rights: online betting providers without a German licence were not allowed to offer their services in Germany. Players could therefore reclaim their losses. In this post, we explain the legal background and what affected players should do now.

In its ruling of 2 July 2025 (IV ZR 93/24), the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) held that a patient can validly appoint their doctor as heir under civil law – professional rules affect the doctor, not the validity of the inheritance contract.

The Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Brandenburg has ruled that an online casino cannot rely on Section 817(2) BGB to refuse repayment: the player gets his losses back in full. An overview of the judgment and what it means for you.

CJEU ruling strengthens players’ rights: losses from online casinos can be reclaimed if the provider was operating without a German licence. Find out everything about the ruling and the opportunities it now opens up for players.