Tipico Karlsruhe Limited is officially authorized by the Landeszentrale für Glückspiele (GGL) to operate virtual gaming machines. The founders of North Baden built an empire of hundreds of millions almost out of nothing. After the parent company, the subsidiary Tipico Karlsruhe Limited has also received an official legal license for virtual slot machines after the last official whitelist update of the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States on February 14, 2023. This means that the slots on original-slots.de are licensed products. Tipico Karlsruhe Limited is not breaking new ground. The sports betting provider has already started cooperations with other city names. But it is the first time that it has been legally approved under the GlüStV 2021.

German license for Tipico Karlsruhe

It is understood that original-slots-casino.de is used to launch a number of games from Tipico Karlsruhe Limited. The parent company Tipico is thus expanding its presence on the German gaming market. Tipico is registered on multiple domains and offers more than just sports betting. However, this has so far only applied to legal representatives flying the Maltese flag, who now have an official permit in Germany.

• Tipico Munich Limited – wettbruder.de
• Tipico Karlsruhe Limited – original-wetten.de
• Tipico Co. Limited – tipico.de
• Tipico Frankfurt Limited – wettenmarkt.de

In addition to the well-known sports betting, Tipico is also offering online slots for the first time via Original-Slots.de. The synchronization of new URLs and all time slots is not yet complete. Therefore, the casino cannot access and bet with real money yet. The entire portfolio will later be published on Tipico Games and delight German slot fans. But it will still be a few days before the well-known sports betting provider finally gains a foothold in Germany with legal slots. The GGL (State Gaming Authority) is currently examining several slot machines for approval on the German market. A well-known topic that those responsible were not aware of the situation and have more applications than employees available.

Tipico has been a major local sportsbook for many years and has only recently grown into a truly active internet casino. Although there is a casino section on every page, the focus is definitely on sports. Tipico Karlsruhe now shows that online slots in Germany also have their very own charm, although the restrictions are of course subject to the law!

For the second time in court, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States has failed against the ban on online casinos. The Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Administrative Court dismissed the lawsuit last year, and the Düsseldorf Administrative Court has now confirmed that it violates EU law. The gambling company had to take another hit and realize they are not above the law. In the first method, the Gaming Authority wants ISPs to actively block the use of their IP addresses. However, he was unimpressed. Now it should finally be clear that the authorities have to find other ways to force illegal providers off the internet.

The court rejected GGL's demand for a network block as unlawful

Since this year, the gaming supervisory authority has assumed overall responsibility for the implementation of all the requirements and laws of the GlüStV 2021. However, it does not take into account the objections and legal bases of online service providers. Lottoland will receive its first web ban until the end of 2022, when it no longer offers its services on the German Internet. Attempts to ask the ISP to take the site offline were immediately rebuffed. The court confirmed that the service provider is not responsible for the content of the website. This is also supported by the Düsseldorf Administrative Court.

There is no connection between the web service provider and the online casino that justifies merging the website with the GGL network block. This can only succeed if joint efforts are made on both sides, which hardly ever happens in Germany. If the ISP knew about the banned online game, they still cannot be held responsible for the offer. Therefore, according to the Telecommunications Act, no blocking can be ordered.

The GGL has already tried to put pressure on telecommunications providers with fines of up to 500.000 euros. However, this measure did not work either, as can be seen in the lawsuit against Lottoland.

Needs optimization

The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) sees a need for legislative action to limit blocking and other measures in the future. The two failed attempts to enforce an online ban through coercive measures should serve as an example to strengthen licensed online casinos and gaming service providers in Germany. Because it is already foreseeable that it will not be easy for online gaming libraries that are already regulated to survive on the market due to the strict requirements. The focus must be targeted and structured so that the current arbitrary use of power does not degenerate.

Go Gaming offers a new platform for virtual slot machines, specially developed for the German market and compatible with the GlüStV 2021. It is now possible to use already established marketing tools, KYC and payment service providers as well as reputable and GGL approved slot machines. In combination with the insic system, the Casino Software Deutschland Go gaming platform meets all regulatory requirements. The clear focus on online arcades in Germany as well as the modular structure and the integration of the products of already established partners in accordance with the new regulations shorten the implementation time of the platform. In particular, the integration of games from well-known and recognized third-party providers ensures fast and cost-effective access.

GO Gaming introduces OASIS and LUGAS

One of the integrations is the age verification system insic, which is quick and easy to use thanks to the existing interface. Go Gaming partners can use the entire portfolio of insic ID programs and use the same player-friendly, legally secure identification process. API connections also include connections to LUGAS and security servers.

Ben Fricke, project coordinator at insic GmbH: “We have known the Go Gaming platform development team for many years and have placed several development orders for various insic AVS function modules. We have decided to offer a gaming product tailored to the highly regulated German market as the market matures.”

It also includes player restrictions and protections for individual casino enthusiasts. They are used for monitoring and are an essential part of customer protection under the German Gambling Act, which will come into force in 2021. All can be easily integrated via API. Go Gaming and insic Technology trust those involved, as the company offers a particularly high level of security through many years of cooperation with SCHUFA and other companies in identification processes.

Prioritize player friendliness

The overall package includes not only the security aspect but also the system for adding a bonus or free spins. It creates a separate environment. Therefore, some operators of Online casinos in Germany ready to make good offers to casino fans. Greentube (Novomatic) and Merkur (Edict) are already working with software developers. All casino fans should be particularly happy about this, even if it's just a small one.