EU Court upholds member states’ power to restrict online gambling
The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that member states may restrict or prohibit online gambling services when justified by public-interest objectives. It said gambling services must comply with the rules of each country where they are offered, and a licence in one member state does not grant access to others; the European Casino Association welcomed the decision.
Operators cannot rely on a licence from one EU country to offer gambling in other national markets.