The European Commission has started an inquiry into restrictions on sports betting services in seven Member States (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden).
The Commission has serious doubts whether restrictions in these markets are aimed at reducing gambling opportunities rather than protecting revenues for the State budget.
“We are welcoming this important action from the European Commission. It is a big step forward for Unibet and the whole gambling sector towards a demonopolised, regulated gambling market in Europe. This vindicates Unibet´s decision to sue the Swedish State in 2003,” said Unibet in a statement.
UPDATE: Petter Nylander, Unibet\’s CEO, told eGaming Review: “We view this development as being positive as it is clear several member states are using their monopolies to their economic advantage. There are numerous private operators who can provide reliable and transparent products and some member states, like the UK, have shown that a deregulated market can work well for society and business.”
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