EU Court upholds national online gambling bans and permits conditional loss claims
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that member states may prohibit certain online casino games and bets, including when operators hold licences in other EU countries. It said players may seek repayment if a national court declares their contract void for lack of the required domestic authorisation, subject to national law.
Operators licensed in one EU state may still face contract-nullity claims where another state requires local authorisation.