Tag Archives: Mathias Dahms

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 …

Following September’s announcement that the European Court of Justice (ECJ), had not reviewed the Hesse Ministry’s German sports betting regulations.  The Hessian Administrative Court has moved to completely overhaul the proposed national framework. Facing further delays and pressure from numerous political, sporting and business stakeholders, the court has moved to clear the framework’s review process, stating that its regulatory make-up of …

The governance of European sports betting operator mybet SE Holdings, has accepted the resignation of CEO Sven Ivo Brinck. Brinck will depart from the operator at the end of the month and will be replaced by Zeno Ossko, current Director of Business Development and Commercials. Ivo Brinck had been appointed CEO of mybet in December 2013 replacing Mathias Dahms. As …

EIG Berlin Session Overview  Panel session which investigates the current reputation issues effecting igaming and sports betting operations. The Panel sheds insight on corporate affairs concerning reputation and the igaming industry’s relationship with governance authorities and bodies. Panel discusses what actions can be undertaken to improve sector reputation and image as markets look to legalise and legislate online gambling. Can …