Best online casinos in Germany

Check local rules first

Rules on online gambling differ by country and can change. Check what applies where you live before you sign up anywhere, including at the casinos on this page.

Names you will recognise

Four international brands come up again and again in German-language casino searches. Each has a clear identity:

• LeoVegas is a mobile-first casino that built its name on the slogan "King of Mobile Casino". See LeoVegas alternatives or the ZeSlots vs LeoVegas duel.
• Unibet is a big European brand covering sports betting, casino and poker under one account. See Unibet alternatives or CasinoPurple vs Unibet.
• Mr Green is recognisable by its green top-hatted gentleman mascot. See Mr Green alternatives or Cas2Bet vs Mr Green.
• Casumo is known for a playful, gamified style with rewards tied to your progress. See Casumo alternatives or CasinoPurple vs Casumo.

Their welcome offers are their own business and they change them regularly, so check their current offer on their sites. What we can do is set out clearly what the six casinos we review give you, and let you compare.

Our picks for players in Germany

Why YourWin24 comes first here

Germany is a football country. Weekends revolve around the league table, and plenty of casino players also have a bet on the match. YourWin24 puts its sportsbook and its casino behind one login and one balance, with a 250% match on your first deposit using YOUR250. If you already use Unibet for both, the comparison is a fair one; our sports betting guide explains pre-match and in-play betting without the jargon.

Why CasinoPurple is second

A methodical player often prefers a bonus they can keep track of in their head. A 100% match with PURPLE100 is exactly that: deposit an amount, get the same again as bonus, read one set of terms. The lobby is calm, the live dealer tables are there when you want them, and nothing feels designed to rush you.

CasinoWinner and the maths

A 300% match with WIN300 is the biggest in the group, and it looks irresistible on paper. It is a real advantage if you play regularly. But a bigger bonus means more to play through before it becomes withdrawable, so do the sum first. Our wagering requirements guide walks through it with an example.

Mobile matters here too

LeoVegas made its name on mobile, and many players in Germany now play almost entirely on their phone. All six casinos above have an app for iPhone and Android that you install directly from the casino website, without going through a store. Once it is on your home screen it opens straight into your account. The casino apps guide shows the steps for both systems.

What to check before you deposit

1. Read the bonus terms in full on the casino site, including wagering and any game restrictions.
2. Check the cashier for the methods shown in your country, for both deposits and withdrawals.
3. Complete verification early, so your first withdrawal is not waiting on documents.
4. Set your limits before your first session, not after a bad one.
5. Enter the code at the right moment. Our claiming guide explains when.

Live tables for the evening

Not every session is about slots. Five of our six picks have a live casino with real dealers: CasinoPurple, CasinoWinner, ZeSlots, YourWin24 and Cas2Bet. You will find roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows, streamed in real time to your phone or laptop. LuckySlotPlay is the exception; it concentrates on slots, crash games and instant games.

Live games feel slower than slots, but they are not cheaper. A blackjack hand takes about as long as a cup of coffee, and the next one is already being dealt. Decide in advance how many hands or spins you will play and what your stake per round is. Our live casino guide explains table limits, side bets and how a bonus usually treats live games.

Reading the terms properly

Since thoroughness is the point of this page, here is what we would read in any casino's bonus rules before depositing:

• The wagering requirement, and whether it applies to the bonus alone or to deposit plus bonus. The difference can double the amount you need to play through.
• Game contribution. Slots often count in full; table and live games may count for less, or not at all.
• Maximum bet while wagering. Most bonuses limit the stake per spin or hand while the bonus is active.
• Time limits. A bonus that expires before you could reasonably clear it is worth less than it looks.

None of this is a reason to avoid a bonus. It is a reason to pick the one that fits how often and how you play. The six offers sit side by side on our bonus codes page, and the head-to-head compare page helps if two of them look similar.

Play responsibly

Treat every deposit as the price of an evening's entertainment. Use the deposit and session limits in your account, and take a break if you notice you are playing longer than you planned. Free, confidential help comes from Gambling Therapy and Gamblers Anonymous. Read our responsible gambling page for more.