This document outlines Philippe Vlaemminck's presentation on the current and future EU legal framework for gambling and lotteries. It discusses prior developments in the Council, relevant case law from the Court, Council Conclusions from 2010, other applicable rules, infringement procedures, the Notification Directive, an opinion on Malta, Commission recommendations, and how competition law and state aid apply. The presentation aims to provide an overview of the EU rules for gambling and lotteries both now and going forward.

1. the EU legal framework for
gambling & lotteries:
now and in the fututre
Philippe Vlaemminck,
Partner
EU, lotteries, gambling & sport law department
Altius law firm, Brussels

2. outline of the presentation
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3. prior developments and
work in the Council:
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4. elaborate case-law of the Court
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5. Council Conclusions of December 2010
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6. other relevant rules
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7. outline of the presentation
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8. infringement procedures
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9. Notification Directive 98/34
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10. Opinion 1/14 - Malta
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11. Commission Recommendation
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12. Competition law & state aid
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13. outline of the presentation
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15. thank you
any Questions?
Philippe Vlaemminck
Partner at Altius
Brussels
philippe.vlaemminck@altius.com
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