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Gamblers do not have to repay credit card transactions for illegal gambling: German court

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In a significant development, a German court in Munich has ruled that gamblers who used credit cards to perform gambling activities with an illegal online gambling website need not have to repay the credit card companies for these specific transactions. The court is basically putting the onus checking the legality of the transaction and the license of the gambling company on the financial institutions that offer credit cards.

The District Court of Munich ruled this when dismissing a case filed by Landesbank Berlin against a Visa credit card holder. The card holder had claimed that he was not liable to pay his debts because they had been incurred while playing on an online gaming site that was not legally licensed in Germany.

Landesbank has not filed an appeal against the judgment, meaning the ruling is here to stay.

Germany’s online gambling laws are complicated. Broadly speaking, online gaming is illegal, although the country retains a monopoly on lottery games and a semi-monopoly sports betting. This has been challenged several times by the European Commission, the governing body of the European Union.

The country’s Interstate Gambling Treaty of 2012 dictated that online casino gaming would remain illegal unless individual states pass laws to regulate it. Schleswig-Holstein was the only German state to legislate to license online gaming, in 2012, but it repealed the law the following year after a change in government.

Many online gaming operators based within the EU view Germany as a grey market because they believe its internal gambling laws violate European laws on free cross-border trade between EU member states.

As recently as 2016, the Court of Justice for the European Union ruled that Germany could not impose penalties on online gambling companies operating without a German license because it was not possible for a company licensed in other EU member states to obtain a license.

But the news that German citizens can take out credit with gambling sites that are licensed in EU member states, although not in Germany, and then refuse to pay them back, is likely to give operators pause for thought, whether the German court’s ruling is illegal under EU law or not.

The court in Munich applied Federal Court of Justice (Germany’s highest court) case law when it ruled that the onus is on the banks to refuse payments to unlicensed online gambling companies.

Further, it said, the transactions in the Landesbank Berlin case would have flagged up a special code to the bank that identified them as an online gambling payment. The court found there was no question the bank had failed to spot this code because it added its own special commission for “casino sales.”

“The court cannot recognize any wrongful action on the behalf of the defendant. Rather, it is the plaintiff who behaves in an abusive manner if it clearly violates a legal prohibition … the purpose … [of which] … is to protect the defendant from the dangers of gambling,” said the ruling.

 

Source: Casino.org


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PayAdmit partners with Yaspa to integrate Pay by Bank on its payments platform

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Yaspa, the Pay by Bank fintech, today announced a partnership with PayAdmit, the London-based payment software provider and orchestrator used by merchants across eCommerce, iGaming and digital services. The integration brings Pay by Bank to PayAdmit’s platform, giving its merchants a faster, secure, cost-effective way to accept customer payments with real-time confirmation.

PayAdmit offers a modular payments stack that includes White Label, Cashier Service, Payment Bridge and Payment Concierge Service — a high-touch support layer for resolving payment issues in real time. The platform aggregates 350+ global payment methods and provides streamlined onboarding, enabling merchants to go live in as little as 14 days.

Adding Yaspa gives PayAdmit’s clients a high-conversion bank payment option built for speed, conversion and compliance.

Yaspa’s Head of Commercial, Amie Kadhim, said: “PayAdmit moves fast and sets a high bar on payment performance, reliability and checkout experience. We’re excited to power their next chapter with instant bank payments that are speedy, secure and deliver a smooth, mobile-first experience – boosting approval rates and settling funds immediately.”

For PayAdmit’s merchants, the integration with Yaspa delivers:

  • Real-time deposit confirmation
  • Lower processing costs versus traditional methods i.e. debit and credit cards
  • Reduced fraud and chargeback risk with bank-level authentication
  • A smoother mobile journey with no card details to key in

Yaspa’s benefits align with PayAdmit’s focus on performance, security and a modern, merchant-friendly toolkit.

Vladyslav Kolodistyi, CEO of PayAdmit added: “Our mission is to give merchants a flexible, future-proof payments stack. Partnering with Yaspa adds a best-in-class, instant bank payment option, so clients get higher conversion with less complexity.”

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Continent 8 appoints Julia Weygandt as Head of Client Growth & New Business

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Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of cutting-edge managed IT solutions designed for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, announces the appointment of Julia Weygandt as Head of Client Growth & New Business.

Based in Malta, Julia will spearhead strategic initiatives to drive customer growth and capture new market opportunities globally, working closely with the existing Sales team and Practice Leads.

Julia brings over 20 years of experience in gaming, entertainment, and technology, with a proven track record in commercial strategy, international market expansion, and strategic partnerships. Her career includes senior roles such as COO at G Games and Tornado Games, and Head of International Partnerships at GAMOMAT, where she successfully scaled operations and delivered significant revenue growth.

Julia is an active advocate for diversity and leadership in gaming, serving as a Board member for Global Gaming Women and leading partnerships for the Behind the Gloves initiative, which combines boxing and corporate engagement to support charitable causes.

Nick Nally, Chief Revenue Officer at Continent 8 Technologies, commented: “Julia’s appointment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional value and growth opportunities for our customers. Her deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen, and passion for building strong partnerships make her an outstanding addition to our team. We are excited to see the impact she will have as we continue to expand globally.”

Julia Weygandt, Head of Client Growth & New Business, added: “I’ve known the Continent 8 team for a long time; they are a trusted and respected partner to the world’s leading iGaming operators and suppliers, and I am thrilled to join at such an exciting time. My focus will be on driving client success through innovative solutions and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring we continue to lead in this fast-evolving industry.”

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CryptoWins Launches as the Home of BidCoin Auctions Following Major Site Overhaul

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CryptoWins.com announces its new role as the official platform for BidCoin (BIDC) Auctions, introducing an innovative, competitive layer to crypto gaming. This launch follows a comprehensive overhaul of the CryptoWins website, designed to deliver a faster, more intuitive, and immersive user experience. Players now earn BIDC simply by playing—typically 1 BIDC per $10 wagered—and can use their balance to compete for instant-cash prizes in fast-paced auctions.

“Becoming the Home of BidCoin is a pivotal moment that aligns perfectly with our platform’s evolution,” said Michael Hilary, spokesperson for CryptoWins“Following our site overhaul, we’re merging a superior user experience with a transparent, player-driven auction model. This system puts verifiable fairness and instant rewards directly in the hands of our community, which is the core of the crypto ethos.”

How It Works: Each BidCoin auction runs on a countdown timer that resets randomly after every bid. The last bidder when the timer hits zero wins the prize. True to the ethos of cryptocurrency, all BidCoin auctions are Provably Fair. Utilizing a Merkle Tree cryptographic system, CryptoWins allows any player to independently verify the integrity and randomness of every auction result, ensuring complete transparency and trust. The technical verification process is fully documented for player review.

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