The European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued a ruling on July 6, 2023, stating that Poland breached European Union law by limiting the rights of the Dutch gambling operator Betclic to provide services within Poland. The court found that Poland's legislation discriminated against Betclic by imposing more restrictive conditions compared to domestic operators. This discrimination was held to violate the EU principle of freedom of establishment, which ensures operators from any member state can operate across borders without unjustified restrictions. The ECJ ordered Poland to annul or modify the national laws that led to this unjust treatment. This judgment underscores the obligations of member states to align their gaming regulations with EU rules, ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory internal market for gambling services. The ruling has implications for the broader European online gambling sector by reinforcing that regulatory frameworks must respect EU freedoms while maintaining public interest goals.