The Remote Gambling Association has written to the Greek government making clear the potential legal ramifications if it does not amend the gambling regulation proposals recently announced.
Last week the Greek government published a range of enforcement measures designed to close the online gambling market to competition and protect the position of OPAP, the existing monopoly operator.
The anti-online gambling regulations, which came into effect on December 5, 2012, include fines and other sanctions on operators, internet service providers, media companies, payment/credit institutions and consumers. A number of operators have already received cease-and-desist letters from the Greek authorities.
Clive Hawkswood, chief executive of the RGA, said: “These measures have clearly been introduced in haste and we cannot believe that they have been approved by the EC. They are blatantly protectionist in nature and if EU internal market rules mean anything then the EC must take prompt action to make Greece reconsider.
“However, for obvious reasons, we are also looking at potential action in the Greek courts,” added Hawkswood.
