Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority (GGL) is continuing the development of LUGAS, the nationwide digital system used to monitor the regulated online gambling market, together with public IT provider Dataport.
The partnership focuses on improving the platform’s reliability, data management and analytical capabilities as Germany strengthens its gambling supervision framework.
LUGAS, or Länderübergreifendes Glücksspielaufsichtssystem, acts as a central database for Germany’s licensed online gambling sector. In 2025, the platform processed information from more than 60 licensed operators and approximately five million registered players, helping GGL and Germany’s 16 federal states assess market developments and regulatory measures.
Digital Infrastructure Supports Gambling Oversight
LUGAS includes core components such as Safe Servers and central files, which collect and manage information from licensed operators.
Since January 1, 2023, GGL has managed the evaluation systems linked to these components, while Dataport operates the technical infrastructure. The organisations work together to maintain standards for security, availability and data quality.
Ronald Benter, CEO of GGL, highlighted the need for dependable technology as regulatory demands increase.
“We are continuously driving the development of LUGAS forward. This makes it all the more important to have a partner like Dataport at our side, a company that reliably meets the high demands of a complex and safety-critical IT system,” says Ronald Benter, CEO of GGL. “A stable and high-performance IT infrastructure is of particular importance, especially in light of major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup.”
Dataport CEO Dr. Johann Bizer described LUGAS as a demanding digital project within regulatory administration.
“LUGAS is one of the most demanding digitization projects in the regulatory environment. Together with GGL, we are continuously developing the systems and creating the conditions for reliable data-based decisions,” explains Dr. Johann Bizer, CEO of Dataport.
Data Analysis Will Shape Future Supervision
From 2027, GGL plans to make greater use of Safe Server data to support evaluations of the regulated gambling market.
The authority expects expanded analysis capabilities to improve understanding of operator activity, regulatory outcomes and player protection measures.
LUGAS currently supports cross-operator monitoring requirements, including Germany’s €1,000 monthly deposit limit across licensed online gambling platforms. Customers requesting higher deposits must complete additional approval procedures, with operators required to provide documentation on the source of funds.
The system also assists with player protection checks. Operators must verify player information through LUGAS before applying the permitted online slot stake increase from €1 to €5.
Technology Remains Central to Regulation
The continued development of LUGAS comes as Germany prepares for future reviews of its gambling framework. While industry groups have called for changes to existing restrictions, regulators continue to focus on improving market data and oversight capabilities.
GGL views LUGAS as an important tool for evaluating the licensed sector and supporting future decisions. The authority expects stronger analytical functions to provide clearer evidence when reviewing regulatory measures.
The expansion of LUGAS reflects the growing role of digital systems in gambling supervision. Through its cooperation with Dataport, GGL aims to maintain secure infrastructure and strengthen the information available for monitoring Germany’s regulated gambling market.
Source:
“Reliable IT infrastructure for a nationwide unique system for gambling regulation: LUGAS is being further expanded by GGL and Dataport”, gluecksspiel-behoerde.de, Jul 21, 2026
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