ALL CHANGE ON INTERNET GAMBLING JURISDICTIONS? (Update)

10 August 2007

Following the British government white list, there may be some re-registering.....

Online gambling companies affected by the release of a "white list" of acceptable licensing jurisdictions whose licensees will be permitted to advertise in the UK (see previous InfoPowa report) were quick to react to the announcement.

The consensus appeared to be that re-registering in acceptable jurisdictions would not present insurmountable problems, whilst operators with Kahnawake and Antigua connections continued to hope that their jurisdictions would be approved by the DCMS.

Others pointed out that both Gibraltar and Malta were "approved" through their membership of the European Economic Area. Intercasino was one operation which confirmed that it would be fully licensed through Malta shortly, allowing it to advertise in the UK by September 1 when the new Gambling Act comes into force. Betfred, which owns online casino and poker sites, also confirmed that it is considering alternatives to its current jurisdiction of Curacao.

Garth Kimber, who heads up e-gaming licensing on the Isle of Man confirmed that he had already received several enquiries in the wake of the government announcement.

Chairman of the Policy & Finance Committee for the States of Alderney, Richard Willmott said "To be one of the very first jurisdictions to achieve White Listing is a huge achievement and credit must go to the excellent AGCC team, and in particular Andre Wilsenach the CEO.

"The listing is also the best endorsement possible of Alderney's credentials as a highly reputable jurisdiction."

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