GGL Publishes Quarterly Betting Data for the First Time in 2025
The German regulator GGL has for the first time released quarterly betting figures, emphasizing a course toward greater transparency. Results showed that player activity in Q1 was higher compared to Q2.
Overall Results for Q1 and Q2
A comparison of Q1 and Q2 2025 highlights different trends across betting categories.
The total betting volume dropped from €3.51 billion in the first quarter to €3.22 billion in the second, marking a decline of 8.3%.
| Category | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online betting | €1.59 bn | €1.39 bn | -12.7% |
| Online slots | €1.10 bn | €1.12 bn | +1.6% |
| Online poker | €204 m | €184 m | -9.8% |
| Online horse racing | €25 m | €32 m | +28% |
| Draw lotteries (Klassenlotterie) | €61 m | €58 m | -4.9% |
| Charity lotteries | €315 m | €313 m | -0.6% |
| All lotteries | €377 m | €371 m | -1.6% |
| Total betting volume | €3.51 bn | €3.22 bn | -8.3% |
Betting Structure in 2025
Sports Betting
Sports betting remains a major segment in Germany, but results revealed a decline:
- Retail betting — €585 m in Q1 and €494 m in Q2;
- Online betting — €1.59 bn in Q1 and €1.39 bn in Q2;
- Total sports betting — €2.18 bn in Q1 and €1.88 bn in Q2.
Overall, sports betting decreased by €294 m quarter-on-quarter.
Online Slots
The online slots sector showed positive growth: increasing from €1.098 bn in Q1 to €1.115 bn in Q2 (+1.6%). Online slots continue to act as a growth driver in the market.
Online Poker and Horse Racing
Online poker dropped from €204 m in Q1 to €184 m in Q2 (-9.8%). Meanwhile, online horse racing bets rose from €25 m to €32 m (+28%).
Lotteries
The lottery segment showed a slight decline:
- Draw lotteries fell from €61 m to €58 m (-4.9%).
- Charity lotteries dropped from €315 m to €313 m (-0.6%).
- Total lottery volume was €371 m in Q2 versus €377 m in Q1.
Additional Data
Through “Gewerbliche Spielvermittlung” (commercial lottery brokerage), the volumes amounted to €243 m in Q1 and €240 m in Q2.
Key Takeaways
- Total market fell by 8.3% in Q2 2025.
- Online slots were the only segment to record growth.
- Sports betting saw a significant decline — both online and retail.
- Lotteries and poker remain in negative territory.
Conclusion
The newly released quarterly data from GGL reveals mixed trends: online slots continue to strengthen their position, while sports betting and poker face declines. Lotteries remain relatively stable with only slight decreases.
These dynamics indicate that Germany’s betting market in 2025 is entering a restructuring phase with a stronger focus on online segments.