Brussels, 04/07/2011 (Agence Europe) - A monopoly on off-course betting on horseracing may be justified if it pursues the objective of combating the dangers linked to games of chance (addiction to gambling, criminal activities) “in a consistent and systematic manner”. It is for national courts to assess the extent of the restriction to freedom to provide services constituted by this monopoly, taking into account all the marketing channels for that betting (traditional channels and online...