Press Releases - January 2008

EGBA welcomes European Commission’s decision to launch two further infringement proceedings against Germany and Sweden

31/01/2008: Online gaming and betting association commends landmark infringement procedure against the Swedish online poker monopoly and decisive action against the German Interstate Treaty

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EGBA welcomes decision by French criminal court

18/01/2008: The Court of Appeal of Versailles today called into question the compatibility of French gaming legislation with EU law: The burden of proof now lies with the French authorities to justify their regulatory framework is consistent, proportionate and justified.

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German Interstate Treaty: EGBA logdes complaint with European Commission

15/01/2008: The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) calls on the European Commission to take swift action against the German Interstate Treaty on gaming. The Treaty, which came into force on January 1st and introduces a ban for online gaming and betting (except for horse races) in Germany, is in direct contravention of European Union law. The provisions of the Treaty severely restrict the rights of EGBA’s members to provide services under Article 49 of the Treaty of Rome.

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