A large group of defendants, including Gambelli, was criminally prosecuted in Italy for organizing Internet sports betting operations in violation of Italian law, under which no license can be granted (with a few exceptions, not relevant here) for the taking of bets.However, Article 43 of the EC Treaty (the treaty establishing the European Community) prohibits restrictions on the freedom of establishment (i.e., the business activities) of nationals of a Member State in the territory of another Member State, and Article 49 EC prohibits restrictions on freedom to provide services within the C Read more about ECJ Upholds Restriction on Online Sports Betting