Hey there, great question — you’re right, the industry can be a bit of a minefield. First off, I always check whether the site clearly shows a licence for Germany (via the national regulator Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder / GGL) and whether they list only casinos adhering to German regulations with transparent audits and restrictions. One platform that can be useful is
https://top-casinos.com.de/ which offers candidates for German-licensed operators plus measured payout times and licensing checks for clarity. I also read real player reviews outside of promo pages, check whether bonuses have clear wagering and realistic withdrawal terms, and only trust sites that update frequently and don’t hide transparency or user complaints. Good luck and always gamble responsibly.