Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Big Three Bookies Aim to Break EU Gambling Monopolies

Telegraph 'Big Three' aim to smash EU cartels

William Hill, Ladbrokes and Coral have begun a campaign to stop the gambling monopolies in EU companies - that stop them offering bets

According to a report by ARGO (Association of Remote Gambling Operators), many EU countries are illegally imposing trade barriers to prevent online gambling in their countries - or to control it

In recent years, Ladbrokes have stopped offering bets to German and Dutch residents whilst the Italian government are trying to do the same.

However, the European Court of Justice have confirmed that companies are legally allowed to provide gambling services across borders

I don't often agree with the sometimes 'strong arm' tactics of the 'big three' - but this time, their claim is valid - and it will, overall, allow some of the smaller more competitive firms to follow suit and reach punters otherwise unreachable

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