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Internet Gambling Report in Various Jurisdictions

  • Some clients thrive on the vagaries and complexities of the status quo.

  • All would condemn any attempt to prohibit the use of the Internet for gambling.

  • Supports legalisation and regulation of Internet gambling sites.

  • Sees the Gaming Board as being the licensing body and regulator for internet gambling for Britain.

  • Legislation is needed to safeguard against excess, under-age play and overseas play.

  • Legislation will not control the technology.

  • The pragmatic approach is the most realistic.

  • Legislation seems the best option.

  • Gambling revenues and taxes shouldn't go to other countries while Britain bears the social costs.

  • Would prefer a prevention policy if sustainable.

  • Shouldn't be rushed into legalising internet gambling, we should be cautious.

  • Regulation offers the virtual guarantee that the games will be honest.

  • It is better to be inside a regulated arrangement than to endeavour to counter every move made by offshore providers.

  • Maintaining the status quo would ignore the breath taking growth of the information super highway.

  • Prevention, as the USA are trying to do, would prove impossible.

  • We must accept progress and ensure the UK provides a regulated and controlled gaming facility.

  • Attempts to prohibit Internet gambling would be futile and counterproductive.

  • UK firms should be allowed to compete in the global market.

  • Firms should be licensed by Board, have insurance and bonds.

  • The Board should investigate the BSI model.

  • Favour the level playing field approach to internet gambling, i.e. legalisation

  • Gambling within Britain should be subject to social law & tax arrangements

 
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