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29th November 2017  
 
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The Story

A Munich court has ruled that running a state lottery monopoly is contrary to a European Union (EU) treaty, possibly opening Germany’s gambling market to more operators.

 

What led the court to make its decision?

The court said that in denying an operator's application, the Bavarian Ministry of Interior violated Article 56 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which guards against the protectionist impulses of EU member states.

 

What is the implication of the decision?

The ruling would help more lottery operators set up shop in Germany, although a provision allowing private lottery operators still needs to be placed in the Interstate Treaty on Gambling and approved by all 16 states.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  FACT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 

In 1980, a Las Vegas hospital had to suspend workers who were betting on when patients would die. One nurse was even accused of murdering a patient so she would win.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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