Who owns Merkur Spiel DE?
As of : Merkur Spiel (merkur-spiel.de) belongs to Merkur Group, a family-owned German slot-machine maker and arcade operator from Espelkamp, founded in 1957. The site runs under Merkur Bets Malta Limited, which is on the whitelist of Germany's Joint Gambling Authority (GGL). Its first German permit dates from 18 September 2024.
| Ultimate owner | Merkur Group (private (Gauselmann family)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Merkur Bets Malta Limited, Malta |
| Licences | Denmark — Spillemyndigheden Germany — GGL |
| Products | Casino |
| Website | merkur-spiel.de |
| Sister casinos | 7 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 14 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Merkur Bets Malta Limited also runs 5 other gambling brands under the same company and licence.
- Merkur Group owns 8 casino and betting brands (9 websites) in our data.
- Licensed in 2 countries: DK, DE.
Who is behind it
Merkur Group built its name with slot machines and amusement arcades in Germany. It is privately owned by a family, not listed on a stock exchange. Its online brands run through one Malta company, Merkur Bets Malta Limited: merkur-spiel.de, merkurbets.de, xtip.de and merkurslots.de. The group also co-owns DGGS, the company behind JackpotPiraten and BingBong.
Licence and what it means for you
The GGL whitelist lists Merkur Bets Malta Limited for virtual slot machines, sports betting and online casino games linked to a federal state. That means German rules apply on merkur-spiel.de: a monthly deposit limit across all licensed operators, the OASIS self-exclusion file, and limits on slot stakes and speed. The same company also holds a Danish licence from Spillemyndigheden for betting and online casino, used by its Danish brands.
Our data shows no Finnish licence. In Finland, Veikkaus keeps the exclusive right to online casino games until the new Gambling Act takes effect.
Licence records
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark — Spillemyndigheden | Betting, Online casino | active | register |
| Germany — GGL | — | active | register |
What each licence means, and self-exclusion
- What a Spillemyndigheden licence means · self-exclusion: ROFUS
- What a GGL licence means · self-exclusion: OASIS
Sister sites
Our data lists 7 sister brands. In Germany they are Merkur Sports DE, Xtip DE and Merkurslots DE, all under the same GGL-listed company. Abroad the group runs Cashpoint and MerkurBets in Denmark, MerkurXtip in the Czech Republic and Betcenter in Belgium; those links are reported. An OASIS block covers the German sites only, not the foreign ones.
7 sister casinos
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
- Cashpointcashpoint.dk
- MerkurBetsmerkurbets.dk
- MerkurXtipmerkurxtip.cz
Merkur Sports DEmerkur-sports.de
Xtip DExtip.de- Merkurslots DEmerkurslots.de
Betcenterbetcenter.be
Does self-exclusion at Merkur Spiel DE cover its sister sites? · How national self-exclusion schemes work
Fines and regulator actions
We found no fines or regulator actions for Merkur Spiel, Merkur Bets Malta Limited or Merkur Group. This means only that none are in our data.
About Merkur Group
Family-owned German slot-machine maker and arcade operator from Espelkamp. Online it runs merkur-spiel.de, merkurbets.de, xtip.de and merkurslots.de via Merkur Bets Malta Ltd, and co-owns DGGS (JackpotPiraten, BingBong).
Headquarters: Germany · Founded: 1957 · Ownership: private (Gauselmann family)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: On GGL whitelist (first permit 18.09.2024).
- We have no company registration number for Merkur Bets Malta Limited.
Merkur Group sister sites, fines and sources →
Ratings elsewhere
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Questions and answers
Who owns Merkur Spiel?
Merkur Group, a family-owned German company from Espelkamp.
Is Merkur Spiel licensed in Germany?
Yes. Merkur Bets Malta Limited is on the GGL whitelist; its first permit dates from 18 September 2024.
Is Merkur Spiel the same company as Xtip and Merkurslots?
Yes. All three German sites run under Merkur Bets Malta Limited.
Is Merkur Spiel DE legit?
Merkur Spiel DE is run by Merkur Bets Malta Limited, which holds a licence from Spillemyndigheden (Denmark) for Betting, Online casino and a licence from GGL (Germany). Check the licence in the Spillemyndigheden licence register. Its owner is Merkur Group, a private company. Fines and regulator actions against Merkur Spiel DE’s own company: 0. Sister sites with the same owner: 7. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Merkur Spiel DE’s sister sites?
Merkur Spiel DE has 7 sister casinos with the same owner, Merkur Group: Cashpoint, MerkurBets, MerkurXtip, Merkur Sports DE, Xtip DE and 2 more. Full list: all Merkur Group sister sites.
Sources
- https://www.gluecksspiel-behoerde.de/de/fuer-spielende/uebersicht-erlaubter-anbieter-whitelist
- https://www.spillemyndigheden.dk/en-us/licensed-gambling-operators
Last checked 14 Oct 2026. Review text checked against our data on 22 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
