German gambling regulator issues warning against illegal betting ahead of Euro 2024

The Joint Gambling Authority of the German States, in collaboration with the Federal Drug Commissioner, has issued a warning about the risks of participating in illegal online sports betting during the 2024 European Football Championship. The regulator emphasised that such sites do not comply with legally prescribed measures designed to protect against gambling addiction and to safeguard minors. Engaging in illegal gambling therefore not only constitutes a criminal offence but also significantly increases the risk of developing a gambling addiction.