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An outright prohibition would be financially costly in terms of lost revenue to
business and government, and monitoring activities. It is also technologically
difficult.
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Legislation is the only route available to the Gaming Board. Assuming the
correct regulatory framework is in place and the operator can satisfy all
regulatory requirements it would be feasible to offer gaming services online.
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Legislation could include a suitable tax regime, denying access to gaming
sites in public places, enforcing age restrictions, identifying and screening
compulsive gamblers, ensuring fairness of gaming over the Internet and
security of transaction.
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The consultation process needs to be progressed as quickly as possible
because of the fast-changing nature of the Internet and the technology
involved.
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It is not feasible to maintain the status quo.
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It is not feasible to prevent Internet gambling.
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Legislation to Permit, Regulate and Tax is the way forward.
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Legislation should seek to certify ambling web sites.
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The most appropriate outcome would be to "Legislate to permit, regulate and
tax". It would have to be practical and enforceable.
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It should be possible for the Government to develop a British Standard or
Kite Mark for gaming operators on the Internet.
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If the Government does not react then a ”„Barlow Clowes' type of accident
could be waiting to happen.
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Gambling on the Internet is no different from any other forms of gambling,
and should therefore be treated in the same way.
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Greater clarity is needed so the UK regulatory system can be robust enough
to respond to global competition.
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They do not believe that retaining the status quo is a realistic option. We have
already seen encroachment and conflict due to unclear regulation.
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Prevention is only a short-term solution.