EU court rules gambling concession changes need not trigger renegotiation
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on 12 January 2026 that Directive 2014/23 does not require authorities to open concession renegotiations when unforeseen events affect operational risk. It also said the directive applies to older concessions when later changes are substantial, including a legislative extension with new financial obligations.
The ruling sets limits on concessionaires’ ability to seek revised terms after unforeseen operating pressures.