How new legislation is changing scenario of online poker game in Germany? Last year, online poker in Germany transformed the poker game industry completely with the implementation of new legislation on online games like poker, etc.. This new legislation changed all parameters of playing poker in Germany. These regulations made the strict tables norms, deposit limits with inflexible rules for know-yourcustomer (KYC) requirements. This law is now effective for poker operators to operate online pokers websites in Germany since Oct 15, 2020 and for customers or players, it will be effective from July 2021.
What does it Store for German Online Poker Players? This law will bring several significant changes for online poker players in Germany as players:
Players will be allowed to play at four tables max simultaneously. Players won't be able to choose their desire seats or table. Players will have limited deposits of €1,000 per month. Players will have access to a "panic button" to impose a self-ban for 24 hours instantly improving responsible gaming.
What are the impacts of these regulations on online poker game market in Germany? In Germany, poker professionals are still not able to comply with the cap deposits which are limited to €1,000 deposit and the stricter table limits. Due to the countries tax norms, most advantages are facing slight shifts but still few other factors are still making the game more reliable, more responsible gaming oriented, and secured than elsewhere at this point.
