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European Gaming and Betting Association warns Sweden
February 19, 2014
iGaming Business – European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary general Maarten Haijer has warned Sweden that it will be referred to the European Court of Justice by the European Commission unless it changes its current gambling legislation. In November, the commission told Sweden to comply with EU rules on the free movement of services with regard to the regulation and supervision of its gambling monopoly after having already issued a “reasoned opinion” in 2007. “Evidently the best option for all concerned, and especially for Swedish consumers, is that Sweden will commit to re-regulate its market and allow online operators…