German online casino licenses are valid again
Now they can German online casinos offer their games legally again. Last week, the state parliament in Schleswig Holstein extended the expired gaming license with a large majority. For the operators of online casinos, the completely legal offer of casino games is therefore possible again for the time being. It is also very positive for German customers that player protection and security are working again. However, it is still unclear whether this will also have a positive impact on Greentube (Novoline). After all, the Austrian subsidiary of Novomatic also has a valid Schleswig-Holstein license.
Everything legal and safe until mid-2021 for German online casinos
Casinos like Sunmaker, Intercasino or that Olympusbet Casino were certainly very happy that the German market will continue to be regulated. Last but not least, the casino operators were under a lot of criticism and had to be accused of a lot. This has come to an end for the time being and it is hoped that there will be a nationwide agreement in 2021. The new State Treaty on Gambling is in the works and should then ensure satisfaction, sensible regulation and, above all, player protection at all levels. It has already become apparent that almost all parties agreed to extend the expired license in Schleswig Holstein.
Only the SPD shot across the board once again and didn't agree to the whole thing. Ralf Stegner from the SPD would love to ban real money gambling in online casinos from all regions. However, the good one is pretty much alone with this opinion, because online gambling cannot be stopped. Fortunately, all other parties have recognized this and want a regulated Germany for real money casinos in the future.
Citizens in the state of Schleswig-Holstein can play legally and safely again in all German online casinos. Players from all other federal states, for example, fall under the Licenses from Malta and are subject to their security and player protection.
Sports betting providers are also back on board and have their licenses back
Sports betting operators have also had all their licenses returned. provider like Betfair, Sportingbet but also casinos like Energy, which offer a comprehensive sports betting platform under Energy Bet, should have been happy about the decision from Schleswig Holstein. In addition, all sports betting providers also have legal licenses for casino slot machines and live table games. Football fans in particular should be happy to be able to give tips on the Bundesliga again. This means that betting on football games is not only safe again, it should also be a lot of fun for one or the other.
Will it be again soon? Novoline slot machines will be online remains to be seen. Greentube, as the online operator of the popular Novomatic machines, is in possession of a valid Schleswig Holstein license, but had withdrawn from the German market for the time being due to the vague laws. So it could well be possible that Greentube will soon give German online casinos the green light again to offer slot machines from Novoline.
Well, I'm curious what our gentlemen will come up with in 2021 so that there will be another disaster. Can remember that years ago, was it 2009? didn't work either. There will always be ricochets against everything and everyone. I think some politicians only do it on principle!