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This year’s Gaming In Germany Conference (November 11th, 2025) tackles critical topics including the upcoming review of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty, IP blocking measures, black market expansion, player protection protocols, marketing compliance, and operational best practices. The event serves as the premier gathering for professionals across Germany’s regulated iGaming sector.
Conference founder Willem van Oort highlighted the urgency of addressing black market concerns: “Like in many other European markets, calls for stricter regulations have put black-market growth in the spotlight. In Germany in particular, there exists significant controversy about the true market share of offshore operators. We intend to share specific and concrete data at this year’s conference.”
Distinguished Speaker Lineup
The conference has secured an impressive roster of industry experts and regulatory representatives:
Dr. Jörg Hofmann
– Senior Partner at Melchers Law, bringing legal expertise on German gambling regulations
Senior GGL representative
– Direct insights from Germany’s gambling regulator
Senior ZEAL representative
– Perspectives from one of Germany’s leading online lottery operators
Mathias Dahms
– President of DSWV (German Sports Betting Association)
Dr. Dirk Quermann
– President of DOCV (German Online Casino Association)
Christian Heins
– Director iGaming at Tipico, representing operator perspectives
Birgitte Sand
– CEO of Birgitte Sand & Associates
Josh Hodgson
– COO at H2 Gambling Capital, providing market intelligence
Practical Business Focus
Beyond high-level policy discussions, the conference emphasizes actionable business intelligence. Attendees will gain practical insights into Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, data protection requirements, and payment solution strategies. Interactive breakout sessions led by industry experts will provide hands-on guidance for daily operational challenges.
“Get practical information to give your day-to-day operations a boost,” organizers promise, reflecting the conference’s dual focus on strategic vision and operational excellence.
Speaking Opportunities Available
The conference continues to seek additional expertise, particularly in media and marketing, affiliate management, compliance frameworks, and operational optimization. Industry professionals interested in presenting or leading breakout sessions can contact Willem van Oort directly to explore participation opportunities.
Berlin Location
The DoubleTree Hilton Ku’damm venue, located just 100 meters from Berlin’s famous Kurfürstendamm, provides an ideal setting for networking and knowledge exchange. The central location underscores the conference’s position as the definitive gathering for Germany’s regulated gambling industry.
Van Oort emphasized the event’s significance: “We are very happy that the German regulator will be present, as well as all the major industry voices. If you are in any way interested in the future of the German iGaming market, this event is not to be missed.”
Registration is now open with early bird pricing available for qualified industry professionals.
An experienced iGaming commentator and analyst based in New York City – Jenny reports on casino regulation, industry news and events.
