Brussels, 19 June 2013: The industry bodies representing the leading European online betting operators are concerned about today’s European Commission decision (C 34/10) that confirms a French levy to fund ‘the improvement of the equine species and the promotion of horse breeding’ is in line with EU state aid rules.

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have today filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the regulations recently notified by the Greek State which restrict the online gambling market. The complaint details a range of non-EU compliant barriers to new market entrants and requests that the Commission...