Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 30 June 2011.

Zeturf Ltd v Premier ministre.

Reference for a preliminary ruling: Conseil d'État - France.

Scheme giving exclusive rights to manage off-course betting on horseracing - Article 49 EC - Restriction on the freedom to provide services - Overriding reasons in the public interest - Objectives of combating gambling addiction and fraudulent and criminal activities and of contributing to rural development - Proportionality - Restrictive measure to be aimed at reducing opportunities for gambling and limiting gambling activities in a consistent and systematic manner - Operator pursuing a dynamic commercial policy - Measured advertising policy - Assessment of the restriction on marketing by traditional channels and by the internet.

Case C-212/08.

Reports of Cases

2011 I-05633