Fear of illegal gambling

Hey, I need your help with the topic of illegal online casinos.

I've been gambling for about a year and quickly developed an addiction. I mainly played on illegal sites and invested a fair amount of money, occasionally winning "big" prizes (€3,000-€7,000), but of course not often. Now I'm worried that this will get me into trouble with the police or other authorities. Or am I just worrying too much?

And what could be the consequences?

Thank you very much in advance.

There is actually a bit of a paradox here: because you are asking about possible legal consequences in Germany, this is one of those questions where I would strongly recommend speaking to a qualified lawyer or legal adviser in Germany.

Casino Guru is an international, unofficial community forum. While people here can share their experiences and knowledge, the forum is not a legal authority, nor can we guarantee that information posted here is accurate or applicable to the specific laws of a particular country.

In your situation, the important question is not only whether the casinos you used were licensed or unlicensed, but also what German law says about the position and potential liability of the player in such circumstances. That is something that should be assessed by someone who is qualified to advise on German law and has access to the current legislation and relevant legal practice.

So rather than giving you potentially misleading reassurance (or unnecessarily alarming you), I would suggest taking this question to a German lawyer or another qualified legal adviser familiar with gambling law. They should be able to tell you what, if anything, you actually need to be concerned about based on your specific circumstances.