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 In the Shadow of Luxembourg: EU and National Developments in the Regulation of Gambling

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-xiv)   (123K)
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    • Contents
    • Foreword
  • General Introduction (1-4) by Cyrille Fijnaut   (64K)
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    • 1. The Aim And Programme Of The Symposium
    • 2. The Contents Of This Book
    • 3. A Last Moment Shift In Policy?
  • Some Public Policy Effects In The Short And Medium Term In The Field Of Gambling (5-14) by Etienne Marique   (93K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Impact Of The Amendment Of The Law Of 7 May 1999 And The Royal Decrees
    • 3. Repercussions Of The Santa Casa Decision
    • 4. Priorities Of The Belgian Presidency Of The European Union
  • Gambling Regulation In The European Union: Recent Developments (15-74) by Alan Littler   (342K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Proportionality And Mutual Recognition
    • 3. Judgements And Opinions
    • 4. Concluding Remarks
  • The Perspective Of The Swedish Presidency On The Issue Of Gambling (75-86) by Ellen Heldahl   (92K)
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    • Introduction
    • The Socio-Economical Problems Related To Gambling
    • Gaming Responsibility Measures
    • Different National Legislations
    • Conclusion
  • Practical Implications Of The Santa Casa Judgment (87-104) by Justin Franssen and Frank Tolboom   (140K)
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    • 1. Introduction: The Santa Casa Judgment
    • 2. Trends In European Gambling Related Case Law
    • 3. Santa Casa In Relation To Previous Case Law
    • 4. Discussion On The Subsequent ECJ Proceedings
    • 5. Practical Implications Of The Santa Casa Ruling And Opinions Of The Advocates General
    • 6. Conclusion
  • Is There A Future For A Comprehensive EU Gambling Services Policy? (105-118) by Philippe Vlaemminck   (121K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Current Status Of Gambling Services In EU Law As A Starting Point For Further Political Discussions
    • 3. A Comprehensive Approach Based On Active Subsidiarity
    • 4. Any Changes In The Market Can Only Be Based On A Precautious Approach
    • 5. Re-Establishing The (Competitive) Balance In The Gambling Sector
    • 6. The Specific Role Of Lotteries In The European Society
    • 7. Guaranteeing A Sustainable Policy For Gambling In The Eu: An EU Framework For Gambling Services
    • 8. Conclusions
  • A View From The British Isles (119-152) by David Miers   (214K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Salience Of Commercial Gambling In Great Britain
    • 3. The Regulatory Structure In Outline
    • 4. The Gambling Commission
    • 5. Remote Gambling
    • 6. Gaming Machines
    • 7. The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board
  • The New Belgian Gambling Regulation In The European Context (153-190) by Nele Hoekx   (233K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Situation Before Amendment Of The Gambling Act Of 1999
    • 3. The Amendment Of The Gambling Act
    • 4. The New Gambling Act In European Perspective
    • 5. Conclusions
  • Recent Developments In German Gambling Law (191-208) by Tilman Becker   (134K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Categories Of Gambling Activities
    • 3. The Interstate Treaty On Gambling
    • 4. Unresolved Problems
    • 5. Concluding Remarks
  • Changes Large And Small In Dutch Policy On Gambling (209-218) by Cyrille Fijnaut   (90K)
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    • 1. A Small But Complex Market
    • 2. Towards A New Betting And Gaming Act
    • 3. The Current Situation
    • 4. Future Regulation Of Gambling
    • 5. Finally, The European Dimension
  • The New French Legislation On Online Gambling In Its European Perspective (219-236) by Fabienne Péraldi Leneuf   (141K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Public Organisation Of French Gaming And Betting Before The European Case Law
    • 3. The Adaptation Of French Case Law To European Case Law
    • 4. French Legislation In European Perspective Today
  • French Contract Law And Protection Of The Internet Gambler In The New French Legislation (237-250) by Aurélie Jouette Melchior   (120K)
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    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. The Legal Definition Of Online Gambling In French Law
    • 3. The Conclusion Of The Gambling Contract
    • 4. Enforcement Of The Contract
    • 5. Conclusions
  • Gambling Regulation In Europe: Moving Beyond Ambiguity And Hypocrisy (251-260) by Alain-Laurent Verbeke   (88K)
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    • 1. The Member States
    • 2. The European Framework
    • 3. Beyond Ambiguity
    • 4. Beyond Hypocrisy
    • 5. Conclusion
  • About The Authors (261-264)   (66K)
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    • Cyrille Fijnaut
    • Etienne Marique
    • Alan Littler
    • Ellen Heldahl
    • Justin Franssen
    • Frank Tolboom
    • Philippe Vlaemminck
    • David Miers
    • Nele Hoekx
    • Tilman Becker
    • Fabienne Péraldi-Leneuf
    • Aurélie Jouette Melchior
    • Alain-Laurent Verbeke
  • Case C-42/07, Santa Casa (265-280)   (132K)
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    • Judgment
    • Legal Framework
    • The Regulation Of Games Of Chance In Portugal
    • The Provision Of Games Of A Social Nature Via The Internet
    • The Organisation And Activities Of Santa Casa
    • The Actions In The Main Proceedings And The Question Referred For A Preliminary Ruling
    • The Application To Have The Oral Procedure Reopened
    • The Admissibility Of The Reference For A Preliminary Ruling
    • The Question Referred For A Preliminary Ruling
    • The Applicability Of Articles 43 EC And 56 EC
    • The Scope Of The Question Referred For A Preliminary Ruling
    • The Existence Of Restrictions On The Freedom To Provide Services
    • The Justification Of The Restriction Of The Freedom To Provide Services
    • Costs
  • Report On The Integrity Of Online Gambling (281-294)   (107K)
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    • Report
    • Motion For A European Parliament Resolution
    • Explanatory Statement
    • Minority Opinion
    • Result Of Final Vote In Committee
  • European Council, Gambling And Betting: Legal Framework And Policies In The Member States Of The European Union, Presidency Progress Report, 16022/08, 27 November 2008 (295-310)   (131K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. National Policies Facing Common Challenges
    • III. Common Themes For Discussion
    • IV. Possible Future Proceedings
    • V. Conclusion
  • Index (311-316)   (54K)