 4  10 October 2005
News:
McCreevy launches outspoken attack on European state monopolies
The European Commissioner for Internal Market & Services, Charlie McCreevy launched a strong attack on national gambling monopolies in little reported remarks during an October 4 visit to Sweden.
UK Gambling Commission calls for Treasury to attract offshore operators
The Chairman of the Gambling Commission has urged the Treasury to set tax rates to attract offshore remote gambling operators in to the UK.
US survey shows 6% gamble online
An independent survey of US gambling habits by market research company, Directions Research has revealed that six per cent of US adults gamble online.
Features:
Editorial: European Liberalisation
Opening up Europe to cross border competition in services is an issue that goes well beyond gambling.
Opinion: Growth and accountability in online gaming
It's a well-known fact that the online gaming industry is growing fast. Some commentators even go so far as to say that it is the fastest-growing industry in the world today.
Competition: Online gambling and competition law
Competition law has not figured much in the thoughts of remote gambling operators but as the sector gains maturity and becomes more stable the current level of competition law awareness may need to change. Becket McGrath, formerly at the Office of Fair Trading and now a solicitor with Berwin Leighton Paisner examines the issues.
Malta: Maltese remote gaming: recent developments
Recent regulatory developments have enforced Malta's reputation as a successful hub for remote gaming operators. Dr Olga Finkel, Partner at GFT Advocates examines the key issues currently taking place.
Sweden: National gaming regulation and EU Community Law
Sweden has been the focus of litigation and debate as gambling operators,both bricks and mortar and remote challenge the Swedish State gambling monopoly. Bengt Palmgren, General Counsel, AB Svenska Spel, traces developments.
Mobile: The psychosocial impact of mobile phone gambling
Mobile gambling is, for the moment oppnly a small sector of the gambling market but Professor Griffiths argues it is set to grow, particularly in Europe and Asia. As the sector grows so will the need to examine what social risks might be associated with this form of remote gambling.
Gambling Commission: Gambling Commission launches consultation
The UK Gambling Commission, which was formally established in October 2005 has launched a consultation programme both on its overall policy on licensing and regulation and specific issues. This article looks at key aspects of the consultation.
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