Tag Archives: EU Commission
Austria – EU Commission approves Sazka and ÖBAG takeover of Casinos Austria
The EU Commission has approved the joint control of Casinos Austria Aktiengesellschaft (CASAG) by the Czech gaming group Sazka and Österreichische Beteiligungs AG (ÖBAG) without any conditions. The EU authority said Tuesday that the takeover would not raise competition concerns because of its limited impact on the market. The merger was therefore examined using the…
Belgium – EU investigates Ladbrokes’ right for virtual betting in Belgium
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the right granted by Belgium to Ladbrokes to operate virtual betting in Belgium is in line with EU State aid rules. In March 2019, two gaming operators lodged a complaint to the Commission alleging that Belgium granted incompatible State aid to Ladbrokes in the…
Germany – EU Commission to examine benefits of public casino operators in Germany
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation to examine whether the special tax treatment of public casino operators in Germany is compatible with EU state aid rules. In a separate investigation, the Commission is also examining the measures taken in North Rhine-Westphalia for the public casino operator operating there. In Germany, public casino companies…
Belgium – EU launches proceedings against six online jurisdictions
The European Commission has initiated official infringement proceedings against the internet gaming legislation of six Member States and has issued two warnings to Sweden for breaching EU law. Similar decisions against other Member States are expected to follow. The Commission contacted officials in Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland and Romania with regard to…
