Monica E. October 28, 2014 18:23:30
The Italian Government took a blow this week, after the European Court pointed out that its taxation policy was both discriminatory and inconsistent with European regulations. Italy has a controversial past – and present – with gambling. In their struggle to stop illegal casino operations, lawmakers have cooked up some pretty strict Italian gambling laws […]
Monica E. October 3, 2014 17:25:48
The sale of the Greek horserace betting license could be blocked by the state administrative court after complaints from lottery provider Intralot. Last week, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) received two bids for the domestic horserace betting license, and the national privatization company decided to award it to OPAP. The local gaming operator […]
Alex Nevsky July 14, 2014 13:48:31
Malta will seek a ruling from the European Court of Justice over the Council of Europe convention draft. Malta is planning to turn to the European Court of Justice over the proposed controversial change in Maltese gambling laws. The decision to seek an opinion of Europe’s highest legal authority comes over the shift in definition […]
Toni April 19, 2014 09:57:57
Two-thirds of TV commercials in Sweden are reportedly advertised by providers that practice illegal gambling activities. The Swedish Gaming Authority (Lotteriinspektionen) reported that last year’s TV ads coming from the “Grey Market Operators” were valued at $152 million, which is equivalent to nearly SEK 1 billion. This sum is also double than what was spent […]
Monica E. March 12, 2014 14:39:06
Austria’s Supreme Court suggests that the country’s gambling regulations should be revised. During the past few months, government monopolies over online casinos in Europe have been the centre of attention in the gambling industry. Now it looks like it is Austria’s turn to revise its current regulations, after the Supreme Court made a ruling on […]
18 months after promising to issue sportsbetting license, the German bureaucracy has barely moved. Germany, the “superstar of Europe” has built a reputation on a productive economy, efficient social system, and effective government. One area in which it hasn’t been very successful is regulating the gambling industry. Dysfunctional bureaucracy, confusing procedures and the lack of […]
Monica E. February 6, 2014 17:06:16
Romania might have to change its gambling laws to guarantee easier access for online operators. The European Commission (EC) has decided to send official letters to authorities from Romania and five other states, inquiring on national laws restricting online gambling operators. Under Article 56 of the Treaty on the functioning of the EU, all members […]
Alex Nevsky November 20, 2013 04:13:41
Advocate General of the European Court of Justice Criticizes Inconsistencies Present in Austrian Gambling Laws
Alex Nevsky September 10, 2013 11:44:46
Double in Ticket Prices for UK National Lottery as Smallest Prize Increases 250%
Alex Nevsky August 28, 2013 13:16:04
Ongoing Legal Concerns Force Another Casino Out of Greece as Unibet Exits the Market
Alex Nevsky July 23, 2013 17:56:40
Commission loses patience with Greek delay in fulfilling obligations.
Alex Nevsky December 2, 2011 15:29:39
Betfair submitted an official complaint against new German gambling laws before the European Commission
Alex Nevsky November 12, 2011 00:39:39
British gambling operators suffer a setback in celebrated VAT rebate case presented before European Court
Michael F. November 12, 2010 10:21:03
The Gambling Act bill of 2008 proposed changes to Austrian gambling laws that would see power directed away from state gambling monopolies
Brian M. November 9, 2010 13:41:19
German gambling laws which empower and maintain a state gambling monopoly are facing increased opposition.
Michael F. October 11, 2010 11:37:08
On September 8, the European Court of Justice, in a case involving Carmen Media, ruled that the country’s sports betting monopoly was unlawful
Brian M. October 6, 2010 14:16:09
The European Union (EU) has restrictions on gambling. As in other matters, member states are allowed to enact harsher restrictions
Tom B. September 29, 2010 17:53:09
This week, some 80 businessmen and academics gave testimony in Kiel on the possibility of new laws on Internet gambling in Germany.
Tom B. September 13, 2010 17:58:28
Directly after finding a neighboring national monopoly company in violation of European Union free trade rules, the European Court of Justice has
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