Best crypto casinos in Germany
The Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021, GlüStV 2021) was enacted on 29 October 2020 and has been in force since 1 July 2021. Our data classes online casino play in Germany as legal under an open licensing model, and online sports betting as licensed.
The regulators in our data are the Ministry of Interior of the State of Schleswig-Holstein and the Regional Council of Darmstadt. The crypto casinos listed here are offshore sites that accept players from Germany, according to our data. Check whether a site holds a German licence before you deposit.
The treaty provides for payment blocking and for removal or blocking of unlicensed offers. Taking part in unlicensed public gambling carries up to six months in prison or a fine, and operating it up to two years in prison.
- Status
- Licensed Open licensing model
- Regulator
- State bodies Schleswig-Holstein, Darmstadt
- Crypto
- Regulated Holding and trading crypto
- Age
- 18+ Online gambling
- Sports betting
- Licensed Online
Legal status
Is crypto gambling legal in Germany?
Short answer
Legal only at licensed sites
The GlüStV 2021 has licensed online casino play in Germany since 1 July 2021 under an open licensing model, and gambling advertising is limited to licensed operators. Unlicensed offers face payment blocking and removal or blocking. The regulators in our data are the Ministry of Interior of the State of Schleswig-Holstein and the Regional Council of Darmstadt.
Online sports betting is licensed in Germany.
GlüStV 2021; our legal-status data for Germany.
Short answer
Can you play at a crypto casino from Germany?
Online casino play in Germany is legal under an open licensing model, so what matters is whether a site holds a German licence. The treaty provides for payment blocking and for removal or blocking of unlicensed offers, and an offshore crypto casino licensed abroad is outside German oversight unless it holds a German licence.
GlüStV 2021.
Prison, or a fine, for taking part in unlicensed public gambling.
Prison, for unlicensed public gambling.
Timeline
How the rules changed
- 29 Oct 2020 The Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 is enacted.
- 1 Jul 2021 GlüStV 2021 takes effect and the online casino licensing regime begins.
GlüStV 2021.
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Crypto casinos that accept players from Germany
Internationally licensed sites that take German players, according to our data. Check whether a site holds a German licence before you deposit.
| Crypto casino | Welcome offer | Coins accepted | KYC | Provably fair | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €9,000 + 110 FS | BTC ETH | Above a limit or at withdrawal | ✓ Yes | Anjouan License | |
| 2 | €1,000 + 300 FS | BTC | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Anjouan License | |
| 3 | €2,000 | BTC ETH USDT LTC DOGE +1 | When the casino asks | ✓ Yes | Curacao | |
| 4 | 100 FS | BTC ETH USDT TRX LTC +5 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | ✓ Yes | Curacao | |
| 5 | 1 BTC + 50 FS | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +9 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Tobique | |
| 6 | €18,000 + 400 FS | BTC ETH SOL LTC XRP +2 | – | – | Costa Rica Gambling License | |
| 7 | €2,000 + 60 FS | BTC USDC XRP BCH ADA | When the casino asks | ✓ Yes | Anjouan License | |
| 8 | €1,000 | BTC | – | – | Anjouan License | |
| 9 | €2,000 + 100 FS | BTC | When the casino asks | – | Costa Rica Gambling License | |
| 10 | €90,000 | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +5 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Anjouan License |
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Crypto casinos in Germany FAQ
Are crypto casinos legal in Germany?
Online casino play is legal in Germany under an open licensing model, so operators need a German licence. An offshore crypto casino licensed abroad is not covered by German oversight unless it holds one.
What are the penalties for unlicensed gambling in Germany?
Operating unlicensed public gambling carries up to two years in prison, advertising it up to one year, and taking part up to six months or a fine. The treaty also provides for payment blocking and for removal or blocking of unlicensed offers.
Is online sports betting legal in Germany?
Our data classes online sports betting as licensed in Germany.
Who regulates gambling in Germany?
The regulators in our data are the Ministry of Interior of the State of Schleswig-Holstein and the Regional Council of Darmstadt.
Why does this page list offshore crypto casinos?
It shows the internationally licensed crypto casinos that accept players from Germany, according to our data. Check whether a site holds a German licence, and read the law, before you deposit.
Where can I buy crypto in Germany?
Trade Republic, Bitpanda and Tradias appear on the ESMA interim MiCA register as crypto-asset service providers notified to BaFin.
Where can I get help with gambling in Germany?
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