72The imposition of certain restrictions on the holder of a monopoly of games of chance is consequently, in principle, not only compatible with European Union law but required by that law. The restrictions must, however, comply with the requirements of European Union law as regards proportionality: in particular, they must be suitable for ensuring that the objectives pursued by setting up a monopoly system will be achieved and must not go beyond what is necessary for that purpose. While it is in principle for the referring court to ascertain whether that is so, the following indications may be of use to it.
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