Court of Justice (Eighth Chamber) 30 June 2011, C-212/08 (Zeturf Ltd v Premier ministre.)

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The Court ruled that a Member State may justify granting exclusive rights to a single body for gambling activities to ensure a high level of consumer protection, provided that national authorities genuinely pursue this objective and that strict state controls are consistently applied. National legislation establishing a gambling monopoly must demonstrate that it addresses issues of criminality and gambling addiction, allowing only limited advertising to direct consumers towards regulated options. Additionally, when assessing restrictions on the freedom to provide services for horse-race betting, national courts must consider all marketing channels and evaluate the overall impact on the sector.AI