The German gambling self-exclusion register, OASIS, has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of registrations in 2024, according to recently published data. The current figures reflect the growing emphasis on player protection under the Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStV).
Key Takeaways from Germany’s OASIS Self-Exclusion System Figures in 2024
- Over 320,000 new exclusions were recorded in 2024, with one-year bans being the most common. The figures also reflect an increasing use of multi-year and 24-hour self-block options.
- Locally licensed providers conducted over 100 million verification checks each month to comply with mandatory OASIS requirements.
- The GGL began publishing quarterly results for cross-border games, marking a new phase of openness in Germany’s gambling oversight.
OASIS: A Cornerstone of Germany’s Gambling Regulations
Operated by the Darmstadt Regional Council under the oversight of the Bundesland of Hesse, OASIS is an important component of Germany’s regulated gambling market. The system operates as a mandatory feature of the Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag (GlüNeuRStV), or Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty, the regulatory framework governing legal gambling in Germany. As a central registry, OASIS allows players to voluntarily block themselves from both land-based and online gambling venues. The system also offers the options for referrals for exclusion by family members or operators.
According to recent OASIS data, over 320,000 new exclusions were requested in 2024, which indicates a sharp increase compared to previous years. According to experts, the rise in figures can be attributed to the stricter measures across German casino operators, as well as mandatory player protection intervention by locally licensed operators.
The data indicates that half of the registrations are required for one-year exclusions, which makes the time period in question the most common exclusion length. Players are also requesting multi-year bans, which can extend up to ten years. Another self-exclusion option is the 24-hour self-block, which can be activated instantly on licensed operators’ platforms. Data reveals that this function was used between 40,000 to 55,000 times per month. The ban automatically lifts after 24 hours.
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
Licensed gambling providers in Germany must also follow strict compliance requirements, which involves checking a new customer’s OASIS register status. According to the same data, in 2024, operators conducted a total of over 100 million verification checks per month.
As for the self-exclusions lifted, the figures remain limited to 3,000, as lifting such bans requires the fulfillment of strict conditions, such as psychological and financial assessments, especially in cases involving third-party referrals.
New Data Era: GGL Publishes Quarterly Results
In parallel with OASIS developments, the German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), published quarterly results for cross-border games of chance for the first time. This move signals a commitment to greater transparency, ensuring that stakeholders, policymakers, and the public are regularly updated on market dynamics within Germany’s legal gambling sector.