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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…
Belgique – L'UE enquête sur le droit de Ladbrokes aux paris virtuels en Belgique
La Commission européenne a ouvert une enquête approfondie pour évaluer si le droit accordé par la Belgique à Ladbrokes d'exploiter des paris virtuels en Belgique est conforme aux règles de l'UE en matière d'aides d'État. En mars 2019, deux opérateurs de jeux ont déposé une plainte auprès de la Commission alléguant que la Belgique avait accordé une aide d'État incompatible à Ladbrokes dans le…
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…
