Overview
Online Gaming in Schleswig-Holstein
Information Convention on Regulation and Tendering Procedure
Until the end of 2011 the gambling market was controlled federally by 16 Lander States which have all adhered to the national banning of online gaming throughout the country. This stance has recently sustained much criticism for its protection of the national governmental monopoly on sports betting and lottery gaming which have excluded operators from the German Market.
The northern most State of Schleswig-Holstein has in the latter part of 2011 taken its first bold step towards the deregulation of the current system, adopting its own online gambling legislation that has been approved and praised by the European Commission. This Gambling Act will come into force on 1 January 2012, paving the way for licensed business to officially commence from March 2012.
In conjunction with the Ministry of Schleswig-Holstein and leading law firms Melchers and Hambach & Hambach, Awedacity is delighted to be hosting a one day forum entitled "Schleswig-Holstein Gaming License - Information Convention on Regulation and Tendering Procedure".
At this conference, the Regulator will take centre stage to deliver the key requirements of the Ordinance which will define each step of the application and technical process needed to be completed before submission to the Ministry.
Our distinguished panelists will cover all the information needed to enter the Schleswig-Holstein market including:
- Tactical insight into the operational steps to follow in order to apply for a Schleswig-Holstein licence
- Taxation Regime - which tax rates will be applicable?
- Intelligence from the experts on the formal application and tendering procedure
- Technical specifications & certification streams
- Advertising rules and branding opportunities
- State Lotteries and distribution of tickets
- Mutual agreements - benefits of cooperation and information sharing
- Advertising, social responsibilities and data protection
The German State of Schleswig-Holstein is on the cusp of liberalising the regions online gaming market, possibly creating the most modern betting laws in Europe yet. The resolution is seen as an important and ground breaking step carving the way to an open and regulated gambling market in Germany. This invaluable expert conference will handle our topic responsibly and thoroughly - you can't afford to miss it.
Please note that English and German simultaneous translation will be provided.
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