Planned changes to remote gambling laws
Better protection for British consumers using overseas operators
All gambling operators selling into the British market - whether based in the UK or abroad - will have to obtain a licence from the Gambling Commission, under by John Penrose, Minister responsible for gambling regulation.
The changes mean that for the first time 鈥榬emote gambling鈥� (gambling through remote means, such as the internet, telephone, television or radio) will be regulated at the point of consumption not the point of supply, ensuring British consumers are always protected, no matter which online gambling site they visit.
Level playing field
鈥淎ll overseas operators will be subject to the same standards and requirements as those based in Britain, as well as being required to inform the about suspicious betting patterns to help fight illegal activity and corruption in betting,鈥� said .
Currently any gambling operator who wants to offer their services in Britain must be licensed or regulated in either an European Economic Area (EEA) state or one of the states approved by DCMS on the 鈥榃hite List鈥�, the plans announced today will replace this system.
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