The court's decision confirms the reservation of permission
An important judgment was made on August 09th, 2023 by the Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt. It was about the legality of the reservation of permission specified in the State Treaty on Gaming 2021. The court concluded that this reservation is in line with Union law. This groundbreaking result was announced by the Joint Gaming Authority of the States on their website after they successfully acted before the OVG Sachsen-Anhalt.
Originally, the authority had enforced a prohibition order against an illegal gambling provider on the Internet. The company concerned lodged a complaint, but this was rejected after a new procedure. This marks a remarkable achievement for the Joint Gaming Authority of the States from Halle an der Saale. Their commitment to the protection of minors and players as well as their commitment in the fight against illegal offers are impressively underlined by this decision.
Complaint against the GGL: the facts
On June 23, 2023, the Joint Gaming Authority of the States made a significant announcement. This information was about a legal matter that concerned the administrative court in Halle. Specifically, it was a prohibition order by the GGL against a provider of illegal gambling on the Internet. The Halle Administrative Court confirmed the legality of this order in summary legal protection proceedings.
The party concerned then lodged a complaint. This complaint ended up before the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. On August 9, 2023, the Higher Administrative Court made a decision and dismissed the complaint. This means that the original prohibition order against the provider of illegal gambling on the Internet is still legal.
It is particularly interesting that the Higher Administrative Court emphasized in its decision that the reservation of permission specified in the State Treaty on Gaming (GlüStV) of 2021 is in line with Union law. This finding is of great importance as it confirms the legality and effectiveness of German gambling regulation.
This court decision is a major achievement for the Joint Gaming Authority of the States. It encourages the authority in its consistent approach against providers of illegal gambling on the Internet. This approach is not only important for gambling regulation, but also for the protection of players and young people. The decision underscores the seriousness with which the authority is approaching this matter and shows that it puts the interests of player and youth protection in the foreground. Overall, the decision sends a clear signal to the industry and the public that legal action against illegal online gambling will be pursued with determination.
