EU applauded in bid to stop monopolistic online gambling legislation

European Union (EU) member states that continue to deny access to private or foreign online gambling concerns are to be targeted for investigation by the European Commission (EC) regards monopolistic practices.

The European Betting Association (EBA) has applauded the EC’s citing of EU member states which restrict by legislation for the provision of sports betting services. In a statement to the press the EBA says:

"Such restrictions are only acceptable for reasons of general public interest, however most national legislations allow state-run companies to raise revenue by product expansion and massive advertising campaigns, but forbid competition. These laws and practices cannot be reconciled with the strict EU legal requirements."

The EBA ends by calling for the recognition of EBA members’ legitimate right to offer their services in a fair, regulated, and competitive market.

The EBA is an association of European gambling operators promoting the right under EU law for members based and licensed in one Member State to promote their services in, and accept business from, all other EU Member States.

Online bingo game providers are currently restricted in a number of EU member countries operating state-sponsored online gambling.

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