<!-- wp:html --><p>Baden-Württemberg has officially approved a state-regulated online casino model, making it the third German state to legalize virtual table games. The decision follows similar moves by Bavaria in April 2024 and Schleswig-Holstein in September 2024, as part of Germany’s broader effort to transition online gambling into a strictly controlled legal market. Under the newly enacted Landesglücksspielgesetz amendments, the southwestern state will permit online versions of blackjack, roulette, and other table games, but only through a state-run monopoly. The platform will be operated solely by Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH, restricting private operators from entering the market. Government officials argue that this approach is necessary to ensure effective player protection and prevent illegal gambling, though industry critics warn that the decision prioritizes state revenue over competition. A Response to the Rise of Unregulated Gambling The German Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021) granted states the right to regulate virtual casinos independently. While online slots and sports betting were legalized nationwide, table games remained subject&hellip; <a href="https://www.casinonewsdaily.com/blog/2025/02/24/baden-wurttemberg-approves-state-controlled-online-casinos/" target="_blank" class="feedzy-rss-link-icon">Read More</a></p>
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<p>Source: Casino News Daily</p><!-- /wp:html -->