Germany’s recent ban on online gambling advertising has sparked legal challenges from operators who argue that the restrictions violate EU trade laws. The ban, introduced as part of the country’s updated State Treaty on Gambling, prohibits advertising for online casinos and poker between 6 AM and 9 PM.

    

    Operators claim that the restrictions place them at a disadvantage compared to unregulated platforms, which are not subject to the same rules. Legal experts suggest that the case could set a precedent for how EU member states balance national regulations with the principles of the single market.

    

    The German government has defended the ban as necessary to protect consumers, but the outcome of the legal battle remains uncertain.