9 Amendments of Rolandas PAKSAS related to 2011/2084(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. stresses that the essential nature of all on-line activities, in particular the fact that they operate across national borders, requires that they be dealt with in a coordinated manner at European level; observes that the general policies of the Member States on on-line gambling and games of chance must be proportionate and be applied in a consistent and systematic manner, and that national authorities must cooperate more administratively;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas market fragmentation not only makes it difficult for regulated providers to supply legal offerings on a cross-border basis, but also makes it virtually impossible to protect consumers, stop people from using the Internet anonymously for unlawful purposes and combat the crime associated with gambling,
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to bring forward meaningful legislative proposals to provide a legal framework that will create legal certainty for legitimate European businesses and protect consumers. and that will protect vulnerable social groups against the harmful influence of online gambling; considers that organisers of online gambling who flout licensing rules laid down should suffer the economic penalty of being excluded from the market;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. insists on the need to dissuade players from engaging in illegal gambling, which means that lawful services must be provided as a system that is coherent across the whole of Europe, especially in terms of tax treatment, and applies common standards of accountability and integrity; stresses that systems should be set up at European Union level to monitor financial transactions and money laundering;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. takes the view that the proliferation of on-line gambling represents a threat to the integrity of sport; stresses that keeping sporting events credible and honest is vital to the sports industry as a whole; considers that the European Union must play a more prominent role in safeguarding the integrity of sport, a goal to be pursued by all stakeholders, and that more active cooperation should be established between holders of sports rights, on-line betting operators and the public authorities at national, European and international levels;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that attractive, legal gambling offerings on the Internet could considerably rein in the unlicensed black market and also increase government revenue; ensure that the interests of society as a whole and children in particular are better protected, considerably rein in the unlicensed black market and also increase government revenue; takes the view that this would encourage people in the EU to make use of the services offered by gambling providers whose operations are governed by EU law, since this would afford them adequate legal protection;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that, before any restrictions are placed on the free provision of on-line gambling services, due consideration must be given to the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the proportionality requirements that it lays down; notes that restrictions on the free provision of gambling services are justifiable in cases where they are essential in order to protect consumers, maintain public order and prevent gambling from being a source of private profit; notes that restrictions on gambling services must be applied without discrimination and proportionately;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists, however, that Member States which open up the Internet gambling market must ensure complete transparency and make non-discriminatory competition possible; notes that Members States should cut red tape, introduce new gambling products and services and establish consultation-based supervision arrangements; suggest, in this instance, to the Member States that they introduce a licensing model which makes it possible for any European gambling provider meeting the conditions imposed by Member States to apply for a licence; draws attention to the need to introduce electronic certification and rating schemes with a view to reducing the risk of consumer fraud;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in concert, to carry out effective checks on compliance with the conditions set by Member States and to penalise infringements by imposing financial penalties;