France now has until August 24 to change the draft law.

(France).- The French government has been told by the European Commission to modify its draft law on online gambling to allow foreign operators access to the market.

The European Commission highlighted the countries violation of article 49 of the EU treaty EU spokesman Ton Van Lierop confirmed that the Commission had sent a “detailed opinion” to France concerning the draft law, in which it highlighted the countries violation of article 49 of the EU treaty, pertaining to the free provision of services.

Van Lierop added that the French government now has one month, until Aug 24, to change the draft law.