Yes, the UK is one of the few exceptions (we have games such as Aztecs, Cleopatra's Gold, Goldbeard and quite a few others that are in the RTG stable operating in the UK with mainstream land-based groups).
However, all of this only relates to companies seeking a UK license. If you're talking about universal internet regulation I doubt very much that this will be driven by the UK, and in the vast majority of jurisdictions there is little to no requirement for display of player odds or return.
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(This answer is not specifically in response to Dogboy but a general reply on the issues of regulation.)
I agree, all of which goes to show how poorly the player is protected and that most regulatory regimes are more interested in Dollars than truly fair gaming. You yourself make this point about Australian regulation.
I can see absolutely no argument in principle why the player should not only be entitled to this information but it should be a condition of the license for a software provider by any serious licensing authority.
Software providers, Casinos, affiliates and players all have common ground which a Licensing authority can work with to make proper sensible regulation that suits all.
The UKGC is by far and away the best example of any licensing authority that does this because of its extensive consultations with all concerned parties and its large budget.
Also because it is based on UK law and is ultimately answerable to UK government (and more importantly UK press) then there is unlikely to be any Whitewashing of serious issues.
This is why I use the UKGC as a standard to be followed
If software companies are against displaying RTP they should at least be prepared to explain their position and players should take any licensing authority to task that does not have it as a requirement.
Payments that Casinos and software companies currently have to make to the various licensing authorities that offer a cut price license (screw the player-give us the money) can be accurately described as scandalous.
The blame lies equally with both parties.
Mickey Mouse Licensing authorities offer slack regulation and cut prices because many Casinos and software companies are happy to go this route- a cosy little deal where only the player suffers.
Tougher regulation and the higher cost of a license and extra player protection that comes with it is currently simply seen as not worthwhile by both these sham regulatory bodies and Casinos because any player backlash against these insidious business partnerships is largely Whitewashed.
So the majority of Casinos gravitate toward the sham Licenses such as Kahnawake.
Thank God for the few people such as Bryan (Casinomeister) who actually understand it is possible to make a Buck and still be ethical.
In fact this can be used as a marketing tool and Bryan deserves every success in this and I respect his judgement though I fully appreciate he does not seek or need any endorsement from me.
This forum is One of the very few places where Players can voice their concerns and know they will be heard and have a genuine chance of a fair outcome they would not have got even at some of these so called regulatory authorities.
Why is this the case?
Because if enough of the player community shout and scream loudly enough when something is wrong it hits the Casinos where it hurts most (since most of them have no balls) that is in their pocket.
God forbid some of the players that come here and get redress should actually put something back into the community by trying to help others and demanding the same justice for others that they have received or actually thank Bryan or Max or the membership that helped them but there you go at least right was done by them and the information is out there.
Players;
The majority of Casinos, software providers, sham authorities and unscrupulous affiliates are all dining out at your expense.
We are just ants and if we bite alone they can simply brush us off or squash us.
But if we are many and get into their food and annoy them enough they will either have to pack up and leave or make provision for us.
Yes there are much bigger issues in life but this is a gaming forum and we are here so get involved in any small way and help to make things better for everyone. Lurkers use your voice.
Sorry for sermonising but at least I feel better.
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