Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 publishes agenda and speakers list
One-day Berlin conference on 10 November examines the 2021 State Treaty and a Halle court ruling
Key Takeaways
- Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 will be held on 10 November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ku'damm in Berlin and registration is open.
- The programme addresses the evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling and product expansion including sweepstakes, eSports betting and online casino in NRW.
- The agenda will examine a ruling from the Administrative Court of Halle that may have affected the Glücksspielaufsicht der Länder’s (GGL) ability to enforce the ban on unlicensed iGaming.
- Confirmed speakers include Nadja Wierzejewski (Head of Enforcement, GGL), Alexander Müller (executive board member, FDP) and Melanie Hainzer (Play 'n GO).
The organisers of Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 published the full [agenda](/events) and the list of speakers for Tuesday 10 November 2026 in Berlin. The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ku'damm and registration is now open. Register for the event
Core topics of the programme
This year’s programme will focus on the outcome of the evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling, new product and market opportunities — including sweepstakes, eSports betting and online casino in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) — industry coordination against offshore competition and the potential enforcement gap following a court ruling.
A highlighted question on the agenda is whether the Glücksspielaufsicht der Länder (GGL) "may have lost its rights to enforce the prohibition against unlicensed iGaming" after what the organiser described as a "surprising ruling" by the Administrative Court of Halle.
Speakers and legal panels
Named speakers include Nadja Wierzejewski, Head of Enforcement at GGL, and Alexander Müller, member of the executive board of the Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP). The programme also lists Melanie Hainzer, Market Owner – DACH at Play 'n GO, and legal panels featuring Dr. Matthias Spitz (Melchers Law Firm) and Dr. Christian Rapani (Rapani Rechtsanwälte).
"The German market is certainly not boring," said Willem van Oort, founder of Gaming in Germany. "On the one hand, there appears to be room for significant expansion in the range of permitted products. On the other hand, a recent decision of the Administrative Court of Halle calls into question the GGL’s entire legal authority to enforce the prohibition against unlicensed iGaming in Germany." — Willem van Oort
The organisers added that with "all key players in the German market present in Berlin", the event will be the place to debate the way forward for licensed operators and suppliers in Germany. Registration is open and interested parties can complete sign-up on the event page. Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Gaming in Germany Conference 2026 held?
The conference takes place on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ku'damm in Berlin. The organisers have published the full agenda and registration is open on the event page.
What are the main topics on the event agenda?
The agenda focuses on the evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling, new product opportunities including sweepstakes, eSports betting and online casino in NRW, industry responses to offshore competition, and a court ruling affecting enforcement by the GGL.
Which court ruling will be discussed and which body could be affected?
The programme will discuss a decision of the Administrative Court of Halle that the organiser says may have resulted in the Glücksspielaufsicht der Länder (GGL) losing its rights to enforce the prohibition on unlicensed iGaming in Germany.
Who are some of the confirmed speakers?
Speakers listed include Nadja Wierzejewski, Head of Enforcement at GGL; Alexander Müller, member of the executive board of the Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP); Melanie Hainzer, Market Owner – DACH at Play 'n GO; and jurists Dr. Matthias Spitz and Dr. Christian Rapani.
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