Is Bingo Legal in Germany?

Bingo is legal in Germany as of January 1, 2017. Previously, bingo was only legal in states that had a state-sponsored lottery.

However, the German Federal Constitutional Court ruled in May 2016 that the game of bingo is not a form of gambling and therefore does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state lottery monopolies. This ruling made it legal for any municipality to hold bingo games.

There are some restrictions placed on the game of bingo in Germany. Bingo games must be held at least once a week and must not last longer than two hours.

Additionally, only residents of Germany may participate in bingo games. Finally, all proceeds from bingo games must go to charity.

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