Sports betting has long been an integral part of everyday life – whether it’s Bundesliga predictions, live betting, or combination bets via app. But how much money actually changes hands in Germany? Test your knowledge! 👇
Question 1:
According to the Joint Gambling Authority of the German Federal States (GGL), what was the total amount of sports betting stakes (online + land-based) in the first quarter of 2025?
A) €1.0 billion B) €2.18 billion C) €3.5 billion
Question 2:
What was the total deployment volume in the second quarter of 2025?
A) €1.2 billion B) €1.89 billion C) €2.8 billion
Question 3:
What amount was attributable to the land-based betting business in the first quarter of 2025?
A) €200 million B) €585 million C) €1 billion
Question 4:
What was the online share in the second quarter of 2025?
A) €800 million B) €1.39 billion C) €2.5 billion
✅ Resolution:
1️⃣ B, 2️⃣ B, 3️⃣ B, 4️⃣ B
According to GGL market monitoring data, sports betting stakes amounted to approximately €2.18 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and €1.89 billion in the second quarter. Of this, around €1.39 billion was attributable to online betting and €494 million to betting shops.
This means that the annual deployment volume of the regulated market is approximately 8 billion euros – a sum that illustrates both the economic importance and the risks of this industry.
“We have numerous cases in which players were able to bet far beyond the legally permitted deposit limits – in some cases up to 100,000 euros per month,” explains lawyer István Cocron , who assists affected players in claiming refunds.
📌 Conclusion:
Many online betting providers generate high profits, in part, by disregarding player protection regulations. According to GGL, there are numerous complaints regarding limit violations and OASIS breaches. These incidents are likely to be brought to public attention soon – at the latest through inquiries in the Bundestag and state parliaments.
Several courts have already ruled that players can reclaim losses if providers have ignored legal deposit or protection limits.
➡️ Anyone who was able to make excessively high stakes should have it checked whether a repayment is possible.
💬 Lawyer István Cocron
Representation of injured players in cases of violations of the Interstate Gambling Treaty 2021
📍 Munich | Berlin 🌐 www.ra-cocron.de
