Activities of Louis GRECH related to 2011/2084(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Online gambling (short presentation)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas according to ECJ jurisprudence (C-275/92 Schindler, C- 124/97 Laara, C-67/98 Zenatti), the provision of gambling is a service within the meaning of Article 56 TFEU,
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Internet gambling and betting involve a greater risk of addition and dangers thantogether with traditional physical, location- based gambling pose a risk of addiction,
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the gambling sector has been very much shaped by the Member States' different traditions and cultures and that gambling markets are very differently regulated, giving the subsidiarity principle a particularly important role in this sector; believes, however, that taking an EU regulated approach in the field of online gambling which respects the principle of subsidiarity as well as that of proportionality is the best way forward;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the disadvantages which emanate from an unregulated gambling market are greater than those which emerge from a more regulated and uniform one; Stresses that any action plan for improving the online gambling environment must ensure that extra precautions are taken to meet the challenges posed by the internet and the digital age in terms of player protection and privacy, payment security and data protection of individuals engaged in internet gambling and that fair competition for licensed operators which in turn will boost the online economy, consumer choice and product awareness is guaranteed;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Takes the view that a pan-European code of conduct for Internet gambling should address the rights and obligations of both the service provider and the consumer; Considers that this Code of Conduct should help to ensure responsible gaming, a high level of protection for players, particularly in the case of minors and other vulnerable persons, support mechanisms both at EU and national level that fight cyber crime, fraud and misleading advertisement and ultimately provide a framework of principles and rules which ensures that consumers are protected evenly across the EU;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph - 12 (new)
Paragraph - 12 (new)
- 12. Takes the view that this regulated area should include amongst others: 1) An EU system created for proper and transparent application of the practice of non-duplication of controls and requirements for operators wishing to provide their services in another Member State; 2) Uniform safety mechanisms ensuring that consumers have access to safe and quality products in a regulated European gambling market; 3) Pan-European measures for strong and effective protection against underage gambling, compulsive gambling, misleading advertisement, money laundering and fraud;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned at the possible emerging fragmentation of the European on-line gambling market, which will counter the setting-up of legal gambling offerings in smaller Member States in particular; Invites the Commission to encourage the creation of a level playing field, so as to enable smaller Member States to be in the same position as their larger European neighbours when it comes to attracting service providers from other Member States to operate within their territory;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers that the fragmentation in the gambling sector requires a European legislative solution and that therefore legislative action at national level is insufficient; Is of the opinion that targeted regulation could form the basis of this European solution for ensuring legitimacy of the provision of services and consumer and player protection within the gambling market;