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Play'n GO joins German Online Casino Association to address channelisation
The casino games supplier has become a member of the DOCV to advocate for improved market conditions, citing industry channelisation estimates between 30 and 50 per cent.
Key takeaways
- 01Play'n GO's membership in the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) was unanimously approved.
- 02The supplier notes that industry estimates place German channelisation between 30 and 50 per cent.
- 03Melanie Hainzer, Market Owner DACH at Play'n GO, will serve as the company's association representative.
Play’n GO has joined the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), the German Online Casino Association, to increase its engagement with the country’s policymakers and regulators.
The supplier’s membership was unanimously approved by the association, which represents the interests of the regulated online casino industry in Germany. Melanie Hainzer, Market Owner DACH at Play’n GO, will serve as the company’s official representative in the DOCV’s work.
Channelisation estimates
The announcement highlights ongoing industry concerns regarding the size of Germany’s unregulated market. Play’n GO Chief Commercial Officer Magnus Olsson noted a fundamental disagreement about the scale of illegal gambling.
According to the supplier, industry estimates place channelisation between 30 and 50 per cent, whereas the official position is significantly higher. Olsson stated that licensed operators are currently forced to compete with illegal businesses that do not adhere to the same taxes or player protection standards.
What this means
By joining the DOCV, Play’n GO aims to actively lobby for regulatory adjustments in Germany. The association advocates for fair competitive and taxation conditions before legislative bodies and authorities, while also cooperating on addiction prevention research.
For operators and suppliers in the region, the move signals a coordinated push by DOCV members to demand meaningful action against illegal operators, ensuring legal offerings are not rendered materially less attractive than the black market due to restrictive rules.
