German regulator confirms new chief as part of annual shakeup

Reiner Moser is set to replace Udo Götze as chair of Germany's Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) on 1 July 2024.

The change of leadership at the federal gambling regulator occurs annually on 1 July and rotates amongst the 16 states that make up the GGL.

“Together with the states, the GGL has created a very good basis for the successful regulation of this rapidly developing digital market. Everyone involved can be proud of that,” said Götze, state secretary at the Thuringian ministry of interior, who has served as chair of the GGL since its launch last year.

His replacement, Moser, serves at the interior ministry of Baden-Württemberg.

“The regulation of online gambling is a demanding task, which focuses on the prevention of gambling addiction and the protection of players and young people. There have been and will continue to be immense challenges to overcome,” he said.

“These include the implementation of court decisions on the use of IP blocking [against illegal providers], but also developments in the area of ​​supervision of legal providers. I am confident that the GGL will tackle these challenges successfully. It can continue to be assured of the support of the states and the board of directors,” Moser concluded.