LUGAS
LUGAS is the cross-provider supervision system for online gambling in Germany. It monitors limits and prevents simultaneous play with several providers.
At a glance
What is LUGAS?
LUGAS is the cross-provider monitoring system for online gambling in Germany. It links the licensed online providers through a shared system and makes sure the central protection rules are followed. Above all, it tracks the monthly deposit limit and the ban on playing in parallel.
What is LUGAS used for?
- Deposit limit: LUGAS controls the cross-provider limit for online gambling.
- Parallel-play ban: one person cannot actively play with several licensed online providers at the same time.
- Overview: the supervisory authority and the providers keep an eye on the framework to protect players.
Does LUGAS also affect the betting shop on site?
LUGAS is aimed above all at the online world. In the bricks-and-mortar betting shop, other safeguards apply, such as the in-person age check at the counter and the nationwide OASIS self-exclusion system. But both worlds share the same goal: responsible play within a controlled framework. The guide explains how deposit limits and loss limits in sports betting work together.
Also known as: Cross-State Gambling Supervision System
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Sources: Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV) · Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States
Frequently asked questions about LUGAS
What is LUGAS?
LUGAS is the cross-provider supervision system for online gambling in Germany. It monitors the monthly deposit limit and prevents anyone from playing with several providers at the same time.
What is LUGAS used for?
LUGAS links the licensed online providers and controls the cross-provider deposit limit and the ban on playing in parallel. This way the providers and the supervisory authority keep an overview and protect players.
How does LUGAS affect the betting shop on site?
LUGAS is aimed above all at online gambling and plays a smaller part in the bricks-and-mortar betting shop. On the spot, other safeguards apply, such as age checks and the nationwide OASIS self-exclusion system.
