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Home History Games News Dictionary		continued from Uh Oh, Austria.... Apparently, Casinos Austria seems to be following an inverted train of logic: they accept players from outside f Austria and are calling that stipulation to their defense in the European Union case. But just because you are willing to accept the patronage and profits from other European countries does not mean that the mandates for open trade and services among EU member nations is being fulfilled: the monopoly is still in direct violation of EU law, asserted Mazak, regardless of advertising to outside demographics. The opinions submitted by both Advocate General Mazak and Advocate General Bot could mean major change will soon be on its way in Austria, as the European Gaming and Betting Association said that they would take the views into serious consideration. If the summaries were to be confirmed and backed by a Court of Justice ruling, the EGBA said that would be more than enough for them to pull their sponsorship of Casinos Austria, effectively ending the regime rule. Next order of business would be to reform the online gambling structure for the region, uprooting the system for internet casino games, poker, as well as sports betting and bingo. Secretary General for the EGBA confirmed the assertion that the Association would follow the Court’s lead on the issue, going so far as to say that from here, no reasonable justification has been provided as to why Austria cannot conform to the trade laws. They’ve no reason to prevent registered, well-respected online gambling companies from accepting Austrian clients, and intend to make sure the market is liberalized in the coming future. Advocate General Bot likewise agreed, setting up a unanimous tone for change. “While a member state is entitled to restrict activities associated with gambling within its territory, the measures which it adopts for that purpose must not be discriminatory, even if they are based on the defense of public order,” Bot was quoted as saying. “…Anyone who promotes participation in internet gaming organized by a company established in another member state is liable to criminal penalties, whereas anyone who promotes participation in such gaming organized within the national territory without an authorization does not incur such penalties.”

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EU Ain't Gonna Take No More

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Apparently, Casinos Austria seems to be following an inverted train of logic: they accept players from outside f Austria and are calling that stipulation to their defense in the European Union case. But just because you are willing to accept the patronage and profits from other European countries does not mean that the mandates for open trade and services among EU member nations is being fulfilled: the monopoly is still in direct violation of EU law, asserted Mazak, regardless of advertising to outside demographics.

The opinions submitted by both Advocate General Mazak and Advocate General Bot could mean major change will soon be on its way in Austria, as the European Gaming and Betting Association said that they would take the views into serious consideration. If the summaries were to be confirmed and backed by a Court of Justice ruling, the EGBA said that would be more than enough for them to pull their sponsorship of Casinos Austria, effectively ending the regime rule. Next order of business would be to reform the online gambling structure for the region, uprooting the system for internet casino games, poker, as well as sports betting and bingo.

Secretary General for the EGBA confirmed the assertion that the Association would follow the Court’s lead on the issue, going so far as to say that from here, no reasonable justification has been provided as to why Austria cannot conform to the trade laws. They’ve no reason to prevent registered, well-respected online gambling companies from accepting Austrian clients, and intend to make sure the market is liberalized in the coming future.

Advocate General Bot likewise agreed, setting up a unanimous tone for change. “While a member state is entitled to restrict activities associated with gambling within its territory, the measures which it adopts for that purpose must not be discriminatory, even if they are based on the defense of public order,” Bot was quoted as saying. “…Anyone who promotes participation in internet gaming organized by a company established in another member state is liable to criminal penalties, whereas anyone who promotes participation in such gaming organized within the national territory without an authorization does not incur such penalties.”