 4  12 December 2005
News:
EU monopolies plan online moves undaunted by Commission threats
European state monopoly operators are planning moves into offering online products, despite criticism from the European Commission on the inconsistency of their policies.
City and remote industry join forces at Gaming Money Summit
The Gaming Money Summit, which takes place at the London Stock Exchange's new offices in Paternoster Square London on 23 and 24 January, is drawing support from operators and City figures alike.
US Racing leader backs regulation
A leading US horse racing official has called on the US to legalise and regulate internet gambling.
Features:
Editorial: Europe: all talk no action
The European Commission talks the talk but seems unwilling to walk the walk, when it comes to addressing what it argues are breaches of EC law by EU states and their state gambling monopolies.
UK Advertising: UK 'crackdown on advertisers breaking the law': analysis
The Department for Culture Media and Sport and the Gambling Commission will shortly be issuing new guidance on advertising by remote gambling operators in the UK. Luisa Hoffman and Joel Barry, of Olswang, outline the current position and that proposed in the Gambling Act 2005.
Skins: Managing risk in operating skins
The simmering conflict between Partygaming and Empire Online has highlighted the role of skins or white label businesses in the remote gambling market. Simon Stokes, a partner with Tarlo Lyons looks at managing risk in operating skins.
A Christmas Fable: The lost game of Winnemac
Martin Owens, a California attorney, looks at what might happen if one US state were to take the plunge and permit online poker.
The Netherlands: Breda Court challenges Dutch state monopoly
The continuing struggle over state monopoly gambling operators took a significant step forward on 2 December when the Administrative Court of Breda found Dutch gaming legislation to be inconsistent with the Gambelli ruling. Justin Franssen, a Dutch Advocaat at Van Mens & Wisselink, analyses its importance.
Data Protection: Taking customer's privacy seriously
Remote gambling operators hold enormous amounts of customer data. Protecting and managing this data is of ever growing importance both for brand reputation and regulatory compliance. Gary Brooks, a solicitor with Berwin Leighton Paisner explains the issues.
Consolidation: Leisure & Gaming: a view from the front line
Alistair Assheton, Chief Executive of AIM listed Leisure & Gaming plc, provides his thoughts and views on consolidation and the future for his company in the online gaming sector.
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