The upcoming 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference is set for Tuesday, November 10, in Berlin, where it will present a comprehensive agenda and speaker lineup tailored to the evolving landscape of the German gaming industry.
This year's conference is centered around several pivotal topics, including:
– The evaluation results from the 2021 State Gambling Treaty.
– Emerging products and market opportunities such as sweepstakes, eSports betting, and online casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
– Strategies for responding effectively to offshore competition.
– Implications of a recent court ruling suggesting that the Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) may have lost its authority to enforce bans on unlicensed iGaming.
With all major stakeholders in attendance, this event is crucial for anyone involved in the regulated iGaming market in Germany.
Highlighted sessions include:
– A keynote by Nadja Wierzejewski, Head of Enforcement at GGL, addressing player protection and market realities.
– A discussion led by Alexander Müller, Executive Board Member of the FDP, on the role of suppliers in fostering a sustainable online gambling market in Germany.
– Insights from Melanie Hainzer of Play 'n GO regarding the introduction of prediction markets and sweepstakes in Germany.
– A panel featuring Dr. Matthias Spitz from Melchers Law Firm and Dr. Christian Rapani from Rapani Rechtsanwälte focusing on licensing and B2B opportunities in NRW, moderated by Dr. Joerg Hofmann from Melchers Law Firm.
– A session with Hans-Peter Kalenberg from the Ministry of the Interior in NRW.
Willem van Oort, founder of Gaming in Germany, remarked, "The German market is certainly not a boring one. There seems to be significant potential for expanding the range of permitted products, yet a recent ruling from the Halle Administrative Court challenges the GGL's authority to enforce the prohibitions on unlicensed iGaming. Given the presence of key players at this conference, it will be a vital platform for discussing the future for Germany-licensed operators and other stakeholders. It's equally essential for addressing the illegal market, which remains a pressing concern."
Practical details about the event: The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference will be held on November 10, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hilton Ku’damm in Berlin, conveniently located just 100 meters from the iconic Kurfürstendamm. Registration for the event is currently open.
