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German trade association for the sports betting industry Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has strengthened its governance by appointing Dr Bastian Scholz to the new position of Policy Advisor. Scholz an expert in German national public policy has undertaken numerous research projects for political party Christian Democratic Union (CDU).  Scholz further holds a doctorate from specialist engineering university ’ Technische Chemnitz’ and …

With the German state currently investigating regulatory procedures around sports betting, and with a potential overhaul on the cards, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) President Mathias Dahms has welcomed the discussions. Back in October 2015 the state of Hesse presented five guidelines focused on reform and gambling regulation. Government officials will meet this week to discuss what must be done, in terms …

A bill was recently submitted to the federal government with the aim of amending the current law so that it penalises match-fixing more adequately. The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has welcomed this move. DSWV President Mathias Dahms said: “Match-fixing is a crime. If criminal groups affect games, then it’s economically damaging as well as from an integrity point of view. This is …

The German Betting Association (Deutscher Sportwettenverband – DSWV), has announced operators William Hill and bet-at-home as new members of its organisation. Founded in 2014, the industry body aims to promote fair market and sector conditions for operators servicing the German sports betting consumers. DSWV grows its member base as numerous political, media and sporting stakeholders urge for the Hesse Ministry to completely …

The German bookmaking trade body DSWV has advised all betting operators in the country to stop taking bets on all German amateur football leagues as part of its commitment to the protection of minors and to sports integrity. DSWV president Mathias Dahms said: “With this recommendation, we want to set an example to initiate dialogue with the sport and the …