Today the European Union launched an investigation into whether U.S. prosecutions of foreign online gambling companies were discriminatory, possibly paving the way for action at the World Trade Organization.

European online gambling companies, such as PartyGaming and BWIN Interactive Entertainment, complained in December that the U.S. Justice Department singled out foreign online gambling companies.

EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said in a statement., “The U.S. has the right to address legitimate public policy concerns relating to Internet gambling, but discrimination against EU companies cannot be part of the policy mix”.

Source: Forbes.com