Germany mulls online gambling ban

The Register reports that Germany is holding off on a proposed rule that would prohibit online gambling. Media reports had suggested that the states were close to a nationwide agreement after three southern states (Bavaria, Saxony and Hesse) had introduced a ban. But last week, the heads of the sixteen German Länder voted to defer any action, saying further study is needed to assess the impact of any changes. Read The Register's source at OUT-LAW.com.