( September 28, 2026, 09:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Spielkisten, an operator of gaming halls in Germany, has filed an appeal at the EU General Court, challenging an earlier decision by the European Commission on German support to casino operator WestSpiel. In March, the regulator said the concession for the operation of four casinos to Westdeutsche Spielbanken in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia wasn’t state aid. In its appeal published on Monday, Spielkisten says the regulator breached the company's procedural rights by refusing to open a formal investigation.The summary of the appeal follows:...
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