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8th April 2008 - By Phil Clegg

A court in Germany has ruled that casino operator Spielbanken Niedersachsen can operate an online casino.



"The ruling is now final and we will immediately begin preparations for the launch," said managing director Rainer Chrubassik. Following the ruling, no further obstacles now stand in the way of the outstanding licence being issued for the gaming platform.



In 2007, contrary to the opinion of the State of Lower Saxony, the Administrative Court in Hanover confirmed that the operators already held the concession to operate an online casino in the north-western German state.



The ruling had been preceded by legal action initiated by the operator against the State of Lower Saxony following the latter's unexpected refusal to issue the licence for the fully developed internet gaming site in February 2007.



"We are delighted that we will now be able to launch our internet gaming site," said Chrubassik. "The online casino incorporates unique and exemplary security measures to protect players and minors. It is impossible to implement a ban on internet gaming sites. The clock cannot be turned back on the reality of the internet.



"Only licensed internet gaming sites can meet regulatory channelling requirements and prevent players from turning to illegal, unregulated sites. We are committed to these requirements."



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