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Netherlands keeps foreign casino companies out

NETHERLANDS– As reported by NIS News: "The government has scored an important victory in its fight to keep foreign gambling companies out of the Dutch market. The present monopoly policy is justified, the Council of State ruled yesterday.

"The highest administrative court acknowledged yesterday that Holland Casino's monopoly is in principle a restrictive practice in terms of the EU free market regulations. But there are 'compelling reasons in the general interest that can justify the restriction,' according to the ruling.

"In the case, the Council of State refused a licence to French company Compagnie Financiere Regionale (CFR) to start a casino in the Netherlands. Holland Casino therefore remains the sole licence-holder…"

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