GGL and Dataport Advance Germany’s LUGAS System

Germany’s Federal Authority of Gambling, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), is continuing the expansion of LUGAS, the central IT system used to monitor the country’s regulated online gambling market. The authority will maintain its cooperation with Dataport, the public-sector technology provider responsible for supporting the platform’s infrastructure.

LUGAS serves as the main database for Germany’s interstate gambling supervision framework, providing regulators with information from licensed operators and registered players. In 2025, the system processed data from more than 60 licensed gambling providers and approximately five million registered users, giving GGL and Germany’s 16 federal states a broader overview of market activity.

Digital Infrastructure Supports Gambling Oversight

The development of LUGAS began as part of Germany’s efforts to create a nationwide approach to online gambling supervision. The platform includes key components such as Safe Servers and central files, which collect and manage operator data required under German gambling regulations.

Since January 1, 2023, GGL has managed the evaluation systems connected to these components, while Dataport has handled their operation. Both organisations continue working together to ensure that the system meets growing requirements related to data availability, security and quality.

Ronald Benter, CEO of GGL, said: “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.”

The partnership reflects the increasing role of technology in gambling regulation. As Germany’s licensed online market develops, regulators are relying more heavily on systems capable of processing large volumes of information and supporting evidence-based decisions.

Dr. Johann Bizer, CEO of Dataport, said: “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.”

Future Expansion Focuses on Data Analysis

GGL plans to increase its use of LUGAS data from 2027 onwards, particularly information collected through Safe Servers. The authority expects expanded analytical capabilities to support evaluations of regulatory measures and provide a stronger foundation for future decisions.

The system currently monitors important aspects of licensed gambling activity, including cross-operator deposit limits. Under Germany’s regulatory framework, the standard monthly deposit threshold remains set at €1,000 across licensed platforms. Players requesting higher limits must complete additional approval procedures and provide documentation supporting their applications.

The continued development of LUGAS comes as Germany prepares for future reviews of its gambling legislation. The regulator has indicated that improved market data will play a greater role in assessing player protection measures, compliance levels and developments within the regulated sector.

While LUGAS strengthens oversight of licensed operators, discussions around Germany’s gambling market continue to include concerns about unlicensed activity. Industry representatives have called for reviews of current restrictions, while GGL has focused on improving the information available for regulatory assessments.

The cooperation between GGL and Dataport highlights Germany’s broader move toward technology-supported supervision. By expanding LUGAS, the authority aims to improve its ability to analyse market data and support regulatory decisions through a more comprehensive information base.

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