Key points:
- Zeal has joined the German Online Casino Association (DOCV), expanding beyond its core lottery business into broader online gaming markets
- The membership marks a commitment to responsible gambling practices and strengthening Germany's regulated gaming market
- The move follows a year of record revenue growth and expansion across lottery and gaming verticals for Zeal
Zeal Network has officially joined the German Online Casino Association (DOCV), marking a commitment to fostering a secure and regulated online gambling market in Germany.
By becoming a member of the DOCV, the company aims to reinforce its intention to support industry-wide standards that promote legal compliance, player protection and black market reduction.
Commenting on the move, Helmut Becker, CEO of Zeal, stated: “We are delighted to be working with the DOCV. Our aim is to provide a fair and transparent gaming experience with state-of-the-art player and consumer protection.
“We are now working together with the DOCV to strengthen regulated gambling in Germany and combat the black market."
Julia Lensing, Managing Director of the DOCV, added: “We are delighted to welcome Zeal as a new member of the DOCV. The DOCV continues to advocate market-driven regulation of online gambling that strengthens legal offerings, effectively curbs the black market and guarantees genuine player protection.
“With Zeal, our association has gained another committed company that supports the principles of legal, transparent and responsible online gambling and wants to actively contribute to the positive development of the regulated market."
The announcement comes shortly after Zeal reported record financial results for FY2024, including a 62% year-on-year revenue increase to €188.2m ($203.2m) and more than one million new customer acquisitions.
The company is also planning to scale further in 2025, targeting revenues of up to €205m.
