The EU has clarified the rules for online gambling in all member states
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a ruling in Case C-440/23, which concerns the regulation of online gambling within the EU.
This is stated in the court’s ruling.
The EU Court ruled that each EU country has the right to independently determine the rules governing operators’ access to its gambling market. Holding a license in one EU jurisdiction does not automatically grant permission to operate in another EU member state, so member states may impose restrictions to regulate the market and combat illegal gambling.
The court also noted that players may demand a refund if a contract with an operator is deemed invalid under national law.
The final terms of such decisions are determined by national courts, taking into account the circumstances and the player’s knowledge
Thus, the ruling confirms the key role of national regulation in the EU: even within the single market, gambling remains an area where each country has its own rules for operator access and control.
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