GGL geht gegen Rapper Capital Bra wegen Werbung für illegales Glücksspiel vor – Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (AöR)

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TITLE: Germany's Joint Gambling Authority Takes Enforcement Action Against Rapper for Illegal Gambling Advertising BODY: On April 20, 2026, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany's joint gambling authority, announced enforcement proceedings against rapper Capital Bra for advertising illegal online gambling. The GGL issued a fine of €250,000, which was served at one of the rapper's concerts in Wiesbaden the previous weekend. The GGL determined that Capital Bra published content on social media channels in which he participated in and promoted unlicensed online gambling offerings. His activities included filming himself engaging in illegal gambling, distributing these recordings through livestreams and videos, displaying banner advertisements for illegal gambling websites, and operating a comparison website for illegal online gambling operators. Under Section 5(7) of the Gambling State Treaty 2021 (GlüStV 2021), advertising illegal gambling in Germany is prohibited. The GGL initiated proceedings against Capital Bra in October 2025. Following the rapper's failure to respond to a hearing and subsequent prohibition notice with threatened penalties, the authority issued the €250,000 fine to enforce compliance. The GGL emphasised that streaming participation in illegal gambling is classified as advertising and will be pursued consistently with prohibition notices and substantial fines for non-compliance. The authority clarified that it will pursue enforcement action against all individuals and entities advertising illegal gambling, regardless of their prominence. The GGL works with relevant police authorities to ensure enforcement despite challenges in serving notices. The authority warns consumers that illegal gambling offerings lack state oversight, provide insufficient player protection, and pose significant risks including addiction and financial loss. REFERENCES: Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL). "GGL geht gegen Rapper Capital Bra wegen Werbung für illegales Glücksspiel vor." News, April 20, 2026. Available at: https://www.ggl-deutschland.de/
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