The German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), is considering revising its game approval process for online slots. This move comes in response to nearly 48% of applications reviewed last year being rejected, according to the regulator’s 2023 annual report.
Last year, the GGL provided game studios and suppliers with a list of minimum standards for online slots after many submissions failed to meet the required criteria. This shortfall has contributed to significant delays in the approval process.
Last year, the GGL received a total of 5,703 applications for virtual slot games.
Of the 2,509 applications the regulator assessed in 2023, only 1,313 (52%) have been approved.
