Restrictions on gaming and sports betting in Europe?

[wildrover1971]

I live in the UK may take it for granted that Brits can bet and gamble with whatever operator/company we like.

I was talking to some colleagues from europe this week and apparently some of them could only bet with a restricted set of companies - even when online. At the end of the day this means poor value odds and less winnings for punters.

Here's a worked example from the recent Inter/Juventus soccer match in Italy. There's a 3.80 difference in profits from a 10 Euro bet:

http://www.right2bet.net/community/b...-right2bet.php

Can all those who believe in the right to bet please sign the petition here? --> http://www.right2bet.net/petition/

Let's get it sorted!