French Court Makes Gaming Ruling in Favour of EC LawBurden of Proof Shifted to French Authorities to "Justify Regulatory Framework" |
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The European Gaming and Betting Association today welcomed the decision by the French Court of Appeal of Versailles to shift the burden of proof onto French authorities to justify that the regulatory framework is “consistent, proportionate, and justified.”
Sigrid Ligné, secretary general of the EGBA said, “We are delighted with this decision. It is an important one and comes in the general context of the commitment taken by the French authorities to propose a controlled opening of the French gaming market by March 2008.”
The ruling follows a request by Mr. Bookmaker CEO Didier Dewyn to quash criminal proceedings against him for organising an “illicit lottery” and “clandestine betting on horses”.
The court found that EC law was clear and superseded French law.
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