C-67/98, Zenatti [1999]
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Context: This case relates to Article 56 TFEU (Free Movement of Services), specifically concerning gambling and restrictions on cross-border gambling services.
• Outcome: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the limited authorisation of gambling services can be acceptable if it aims to achieve a general reduction in gambling opportunities. This reflects a broader concern of regulating gambling to mitigate associated social risks.
• Key Points:
◦ Justification for Restrictions: National restrictions on gambling services must be aimed at reducing overall gambling opportunities. The ECJ accepted that a general reduction in gambling activities could justify restrictions under Article 56 TFEU.
◦ Consistency: The approach allows member states to regulate gambling, provided their measures are consistent with the aim of limiting gambling opportunities and do not disproportionately restrict the free movement of services.