European Court Gambling Rulings

Summary

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) rulings on cross-border gambling services ensure EU member states comply with EU laws on the free movement of services. These rulings mandate that regulations must be non-discriminatory, applying equally to domestic and foreign operators. Key cases include the Gambelli Case (C-243/01), which asserted that national restrictions on gambling must be justified by public interest, and the Placanica Case (C-338/04), emphasizing that licensing systems should not disproportionately restrict foreign operators. The Liga Portuguesa Case (C-42/07) allowed member states to restrict online gambling to protect public order, provided the measures are consistent and systematic.

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European Court of Justice rulings on cross-border gambling services. Give examples with references
Certainly! Here are a few significant European Court of Justice rulings on cross-border gambling services:
- Gambelli Case (C-*/*): Confirmed that national restrictions on gambling must be justified by public interest, such as fraud prevention. [Reference: EUR-Lex Case C-*/*]
- Placanica Case (C-*/*): Highlighted that licensing systems should not disproportionately restrict foreign operators compared to domestic ones. [Reference: EUR-Lex Case C-*/*]
- Liga Portuguesa Case (C-*/*): Ruled that a member state could restrict online gambling services to protect public order, provided the measures are consistent and systematic. [Reference: EUR-Lex Case C-*/*]
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