EU court dismisses Netherlands’ appeal over Commission state aid review
The Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed the Netherlands’ appeal on 16 October 2025, leaving in place a ruling that the European Commission had not adequately examined EGBA’s complaint about extended Dutch gambling licences. The court did not decide whether the extensions constituted state aid; the Commission must reconsider whether to open a formal investigation.
The Commission’s next assessment will determine whether a formal investigation into the licence extensions is opened.