Licence (sports betting licence)
A licence is the official authorisation to legally offer sports betting in Germany. Without it, no provider may accept bets.
At a glance
What is a licence?
A licence, often also called a concession or permit, is the official authorisation to offer sports betting in Germany. It is only granted if a provider meets strict requirements, for example on reliability, secure processing, money laundering prevention and player protection. The licence comes with permanent conditions.
If a provider doesn't comply with the conditions, the licence can be restricted or revoked.
Why is the licence important for you?
Only with a provider that holds a valid licence are your bets legally protected and the protection rules binding. These include age verification, access to the OASIS blocking system, vetted payouts and fair processes. Providers without a licence are illegal in Germany; here these safeguards are missing.
How do I recognise a valid licence?
All licensed providers are on the GGL's whitelist. Reputable betting shops also display their licence in the shop or on the website. If in doubt, a quick look at the whitelist helps before you bet.
Licence and the betting shop on site
A bricks-and-mortar betting shop arranges bets for a licensed provider. The licence lies with the provider; the betting shop accepts your bet on site. As a result, the same protection standards apply as online, from the minimum age to the option of self-exclusion. What that means specifically for you is explained in the guide GGL licence and legal sports betting.
Also known as: sports betting licence, betting licence, licence
Find a betting shop near you
Tipico betting shops in your town, with address, opening hours and directions.
Sources: Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV) · Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States
Frequently asked questions about Licence (sports betting licence)
What is a licence for sports betting?
A licence is the official authorisation to legally offer sports betting in Germany. Without it, no provider may accept bets. In the area of sports betting, it is granted and supervised by the GGL.
Who grants the licence for sports betting?
In Germany, the GGL is responsible for supervision and licences in the area of sports betting. Licensed providers then appear on the whitelist.
How do I recognise a valid licence?
Providers with a valid licence are on the GGL's whitelist and display their licence in the shop or on the website. Providers without a licence are illegal in Germany.
