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Dutch court orders Rotterdam mayor to reconsider casino opening hours

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The Netherlands’ Council of State ruled that Rotterdam’s mayor must reconsider Amusementcenter’s request to extend opening hours at three gaming halls. It found the mayor had not adequately explained why Amusementcenter was treated differently from JVH Gaming & Entertainment, which received an extension, and ordered a new decision within 12 weeks.

The ruling requires Rotterdam to reassess the operator’s opening-hours request and explain its treatment against a comparator.

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