The organisers of Gaming in Germany (GiG) 2026 have released the event’s preliminary agenda. The conference will take place on November 10th, 2026, in Berlin, bringing together regulators, legal experts, operators, and payment solution providers.
The summit will be held at the capital’s DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, about a 5-minute walk from the famous Kurfürstendamm avenue. Key panels will address oversight reforms in the local iGaming segment and prospects for its further growth.
Topics to be Discussed at the GiG 2026 Summit
The program covers several areas related to the supervision and development of the gambling sphere:
- EU AML requirements;
- the future of state-run monopolies;
- evolving standards for data protection and storage;
- licensing nuances and other legal shifts for internet platforms;
- combating offshore online operators and countering the shadow economy;
- the overall state of the national digital sector and its key performance indicators;
- regulatory prospects for new verticals, including prediction markets and sweepstakes, etc.
Special attention will be on evaluating the effectiveness of GlüStV 2021. Additionally, guests will get valuable insights about Austrian and other German-speaking jurisdictions. Some panels will also cover European Union-level aspects, making the conference useful for delegates from all member countries.
Willem van Oort, GiG’s founder, noted that these issues are directly important to companies operating in the mentioned markets. He said new opportunities, such as the launch of a regulated online casino market in Austria, always generate interest. Discussing these will help operators learn how to expand projects and retain customers.
Each topic raised, both Germany-focused and regional, is crucial for successful business activities. By comparing localised and Europe-wide strategies and experiences, attendees will find suitable approaches and solutions for their GEOs.
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Preliminary Agenda for This Year’s Gathering
The program covers a wide range of discussions. Guests will assess the current regulatory model, explore how governments are combating illicit offerings, analyse prospects for new products, examine the development of diverse market segments, etc.
The summit is divided into 6 thematic blocks:
Oversight: Evaluation of GlüStV 2021
Participants will hear a lot about Germany’s legal framework and the ongoing evaluation of its 2021 State Gambling Treaty. This part will start with a keynote address, led by GGL’s senior representative. An insider look from the authority’s official delegate sets a straight-to-action atmosphere from the start.
Then, legal experts and representatives of local trade bodies will continue with updates on the oversight framework and industry perspectives. A panel on balancing economic viability and public opinion will round up the block. Birgitte Sand & Associates' Chief Executive will moderate it. The speaker lineup will be announced later.
Shadow Sector and Regulatory Effectiveness
The second part will address issues concerning offshore operators, user safety, and practical tools for monitoring compliance.
Presentations on the following topics are scheduled:
- audience protection mechanisms, the current niche state, and methods shaping better enforcement (FDP);
- examining the effectiveness of compliance-ensuring measures (Kaizen);
- the impact of industry community through initiatives (European Gambling Gathering);
- intersection of iGaming and payments for strong market positions (Adyen).
Promising Verticals with New Opportunities
The third block focuses on promising avenues for operators to expand and diversify their offerings. Raised issues comprise:
- sweepstakes and prediction platforms entering the gambling business in Germany (Melchers Law Firm, Rapani Rechtsanwälte);
- licensing nuances and B2B potential for digital casinos in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most populous region (Noerr);
- frictions between state monopolies and EU laws that could transform into new openings for the private sector (University of Vienna);
- the specifics of accepting bets on eSports matches in Germany (Melchers Law Firm).
Market Challenges and Their Consequences
The fourth educational section will address practical issues that operators will face in the coming years. In particular, experts will discuss the following:
- recertification in Germany’s digital segment planned for 2027 and its potential impact after — (Tipwin; additional speakers to be announced);
- real-world effects of new EU regulations in the AML and CFT fields (Chevron Group; other participants to be revealed);
- growing importance of data vaults and obligatory compliance with security requirements (Docap).
Main Peculiarities of the Austrian Market
The fifth block is the shortest but most concentrated on the GEO. It focuses on regulatory changes in the national online casino sector.
Currently, only one keynote presentation is planned. It is dedicated to re-regulation nuances within the local iGaming vertical. Rapani Rechtsanwälte's Partner prepares to explain key trends, challenges, and insights.
Discussions on the German Online Sector
The event will conclude with an analytical overview of the local web gambling segment and typical player behaviour. Two presentations are scheduled for this session. The first will highlight key figures for the vertical. H2 Gambling Capital, a global market analytics provider, will deliver this part so that guests can expect a flow of valuable insights from its reports.
Another panel will compare the popularity of domestic and offshore gaming offerings. Led by Blask Business Intelligence, another prominent name in industry data, this part also promises many useful findings for visitors.
Other GiG 2026 details will be revealed in the coming weeks. Organisers encourage interested delegates to stay tuned to the event’s official website and social media accounts for updates.
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