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The basic prerequisite for the granting of a license to broker sports bets in a betting agency (betting office) is that the sports betting operator has a license in accordance with Sections 4a to 4e, Section 10a of the State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV).

  • Basic information

    With the most recent amendment to the Interstate Treaty on Gambling, private sports betting providers have been granted the opportunity to obtain a license in accordance with Sections 4a et seq. of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) for the organization of sports betting on the internet and terrestrially through betting agencies as of 01.01.2020. The brokerage of sports bets in these betting agencies requires an additional brokerage license for the respective location in accordance with the state-specific requirements.

    Requirements

    In the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, it is possible to apply for this placement permit under the conditions listed in our information sheet or by submitting the documents specified therein.

  • Procedure

    The application for a permit to broker sports bets in a betting agency can be submitted to the responsible gambling supervisory authority by any betting operator who has a permit (license) in accordance with Sections 4a et seq. of the GlüStV. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Bremen Gaming Act (BremGlüG), this is the Bremen Public Order Office in the municipality of Bremen and the Bremerhaven Citizens' and Public Order Office in the municipality of Bremerhaven. The addressee of this personal permit is the operator of the betting shop. If this changes, a new permit must be applied for.

    More information

    Further information is summarized in an information sheet on the "Requirements for the granting of a permit to broker sports bets in a betting agency".

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 21.02.2025

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