Despite dominating for long spells AC Milan failed to break down Roma in the Eternal City, and as a result, both sides failed to close the gap between themselves and Inter at the top of Serie A.

Fortunately though, Jose Mourinho's men also drew 0-0 at home to Genoa the following day, meaning that the difference between them and their city rivals is still only four points, with Roma a further three points behind.

However, while Inter may have failed to extend their lead, the chasm between the value offered by Private betting operators, and public betting operators continues to widen.

The Roma v Milan game was the focus of this weekend's charity betting challenge, and the discrepancy in the odds offered across Europe can be seen below.

Odds on a Draw:

FDJ (Fra): 3.05
De Lotto (Ned): 2.85
Svenska Spel (Swe); 2.15
Danske Spil (Den): 2.85
Lotto Bayern (Ger): 2.60
Best Private Operator: 3.35

Profit on a 10 Euro Bet on The Draw

FDJ: 20.5 Euro
De Lotto: 18.5 Euro
Svenska Spel: 11.5 Euro
Danske Spil: 18.5 Euro
Lotto Bayern: 16 Euro
Best Private Operator: 23.5 Euro

Profit From Challenge So Far

After 17 Weeks

FDJ: 287 Euro
De Lotto: 292 Euro
Best Private Operator: 379.5 Euro

After 12 Weeks

Svenska Spel: 221.3
Danske Spil: 248.5 Euro
Lotto Bayern: 223.5 Euro
Best Private Operator: 304.5 Euro

As we can see from above, yet again the odds and profits being offered by monopoly operators are well below those offered by private competitors. And the losers?  The consumers of course.

The situation is crystal clear. Public operators are being protected by their governments to protect the revenues they bring in. As a consequence, EU consumers are being offered less choice, quality and value by the products they are being forced to use.

In an age of European integration, coordination and cooperation, the situation within the online gaming industry is abhorrent.  Fundamental EU laws are not to be breached as and when it suits and despite the fact that there is no justification for the banning of legal, licensed EU operators, this is exactly what is happening across the continent.

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