France shows caution with gaming sector plans

Article reports that France is working up proposals for a 'controlled opening' of its gaming sector later in 2008, but they are likely to fall well short of European betting companies’ hopes for an open market.

ESO: Background information: Press Release: Free movement of services: Commission inquires into restrictions on the provision of certain gambling services in Austria, France and Italy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-free-movement-of-services-commission-inquires-into-restrictions-on-the-provision-of-certain-gambling-services-in-austria-france-and-italy/

European Betting Association: Homepage http://www.eu-ba.org/

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