The authorities of the German Federal State of prohibited organizations and have intensified their right for the poker events. Since then, events of this kind can only organize casinos supported by the state.

Basis for the sanctions was to the granting of certain players by paying fee. Regardless of the amount the player had to pay despite the fact that they were often quite small. playing fashioned Brussels bar hopping or on the exhibition halls has become illegal and will receive the same treatment. Overall, including the right to the Land has been tightened up quite strongly. Previously, could take part in tournaments in which the inscription was not more than 15 €.