9 Amendments of Juozas IMBRASAS related to 2011/2084(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that whilst Member States’ attitudes towards online gambling vary, the sector is an economic activity to which internal market rules, namely freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services, must apply; considers that, in view of the widening use of the Internet and the growth in provision of online gambling services, the coexistence of different regulatory models on national markets presents problems, given that the online gambling market is the fastest growing sector in the overall gambling market;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the lack of action by the Commission is leading to further fragmentation of the internal market and denying consumers access to safe and properly regulated online services; calls, therefore, on the Commission to launch an extensive public consultation on all relevant public policy challenges and on possible internal market issues resulting from the rapid growth in both legal and unlawful online gambling services for EU citizens;
Amendment 29 #
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 33 #
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. ; considers that the views of all interested parties should be sought, in order to have a better understanding of the specific problems resulting from the growth in both legal and unlawful online gambling services offered to EU consumers; considers that information should be sought on the regulatory and technical means which are being used or could be used by the Member States in order to ensure consumer protection, preserve public order and protect other public interests, and on the effectiveness of such means, taking into account the need to implement policy in the area of online gambling in a proportionate, systematic and coherent way;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. stresses that on-line gambling is a major source of funding for the sports industry; recalls that on-line betting is one form of the commercial exploitation of sporting events; calls on the Commission to look at ways in which revenues from sports betting might be routinely used to safeguard the integrity of popular sport and develop it; calls on the Commission to ensure that there is a high level of legal security, particularly regarding application of the rules on state aid.; also proposes that Member States should encourage undertakings to organise sporting activities for their employees;
Amendment 115 #
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 revenueensure 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 141 #
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 150 #
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 189 #
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;