Lottery betting operator Lottoland is hoping to muscle in on Germany's state-run lottery market with an application to operate its own lottery in a number of German states.
By applying for a licence, Lottoland is directly challenging the current state monopoly on lotteries in the hope that the government will at least set out the minimum requirements for licensure.
The company aims to offer a range of games similar to those already popular in the country including the Lotto 6aus49 [...]