Lottoland lost a landmark European court battle today (16 April) after judges ruled that Germany was within its rights to ban online slot machines and lottery betting, and that players who lost money during the ban could sue to get it back.
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that member states could prohibit certain online gambling services, even where operators held licenses in other EU countries, and allow consumers to reclaim lost stakes.
Lottoland, which holds licenses from the Malta Gaming Authority and offered virtual slots and lottery draw betting to German customers, faced a legal challenge after a player who lost stakes between June 2019 and July 2021 brought a restitution claim.
