Oddset has created a sports betting monopoly for itself in Germany but European Court of Justice Advocate General Paolo Mengozzi is calling for the country to examine whether Oddset fits their criteria.

As in the cases of Markus Stoss and the Carmen Media Group, Mengozzi said “online gaming knows no borders.” He added that European Union member states are developing contrasting legislation in the wake of new technology, making it difficult for EU judges to make a fair decision on rulings involving sports betting in member states. He said that monopoly holders are forbidden to go overboard in their promotion of games of chance and the advertising for a sole sports betting company can’t be used to increase public revenue, questioning the legality of Oddset.

In March 2006, the German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that Oddset’s advertising campaign was aimed at generating public tax revenue. Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association Sigrid Ligné responded to Mengozzi’s comments.

“There is a consumer demand for online gaming in Germany,” Ligné said. “The sports community is losing out as it is not allowed to cooperate with the European gaming industry. Other EU member states are embracing the reality that online gaming is a popular leisure activity and have started regulating the sector. The European Gaming and Betting Association urges the German authorities to do likewise.”

The European Court of Justice has yet to set a timetable on the date of the verdict. For now, Oddset will continue operating as normal until a ruling is decided.