European Court Rules Greek Monopoly in Violation of EU Law

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has finally issued a ruling that breaks OPAP’s Greek Gaming Monopoly.


German Court Suspends Online Gaming Case, Defers to CJEU on Consistancy of Law

Questions posed to Court of Justice for the European Union over Germany’s inconsistent “dual system” at the state and federal level.


Germany's Schleswig-Holstein set to Join Anti-Online Poker Gaming Treaty

Schleswig-Holstein defies EU concerns and will hold a vote on joining the restrictive gaming treaty, despite having already issued dozens of State licenses.


Greek Gaming Regulation Under Fire

EU Commission, industry groups and operators decry Greek’s plan to extend OPAP’s gambling monopoly online.


Belgium Must Respond to EU Commission by Year's End

The European Commission has released a statement in which it warns Belgium to comply with Commission’s requests…


Teufelberger’s Belgian Detention Provokes Backlash by Gaming Bosses

Heads of the European online gambling industry criticize the EU Commission for lack of action following the bwin.party co-CEO detention last week.


EU Commission Backs Off from Pan-European Regulatory Framework

Years of consultation and discussion concludes with guidelines and a three-point action plan.


EGBA Pressures EU: German Gaming Regulations Breach Law

“highly contentious” German licensing process contrary to declared purpose of “an open, fair and transparent” Europe.


Cake Poker Migrates US Players to JuicyStakes.EU Site

Players from four Cake-owned skins moved in overnight transfer.


EU Commission Kicks the Can on Online Gaming

A regulatory plan for online gaming in the EU has been delayed until October.


Bodog Withdraws from 20 Countries in Europe, Middle East

Bodog.co.uk, a brand on the Bodog Poker Network, has announced that it will withdraw from 20 countries, including…


Full Tilt Relaunch: .COM and .EU, but no Euro Regulated Markets

Relaunch slated for 90 days, but no plans for Full Tilt Poker in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Denmark or Estonia.


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