EU Bets on Local Licenses: Court Supports Countries' Right to Control Gambling Market
20.03.2026 (18:21)
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The European gambling market is once again at the crossroads of two ideologies — the freedom of movement of services and national control. This time, the signal came from the European Court of Justice, specifically from one of its Advocates General.
The essence of the position sounds almost diplomatic, yet quite unequivocal: EU countries have the right to require operators to obtain local licenses, provided that such requirements do not contradict the fundamental principles of the European Union.
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