Question juridique clé
Whether the appellate authority rightly refused to restore suspensive effect to the complaints against the ESBK decision.
Solution extraite
The refusal to restore suspensive effect was upheld; no abuse or excess of discretion was shown.
Motifs extraits
The Court applied Art. 55 VwVG and held that restoration depends on a balancing of interests and only summary review. The companies showed only economic loss, whereas the public interest in preventing unapproved gambling devices from operating was weightier. The outcome of the merits was uncertain, and the companies knew the machines had to be presented for prior examination.