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Legislation – primary legislation will be required to effectively control the
establishment of Internet gaming sites in GB.
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Urgency – BACTA continue to support the view that this matter be dealt with
urgently.
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Jurisdiction – legal advisers are considering the question of how extraterrestrial
gaming can be controlled.
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Preparation – the speed at which the Internet is growing is a matter of
concern. BACTA sub-committee is considering this issue.
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Legislation - BLR is not in possession of any legal opinions regarding the
current law prohibiting the establishment of Internet gaming sites in GB.
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Urgency – given the rapid growth forecast it is envisaged that Internet
gambling will be well established within 3 years (with or without regulation).
It would be desirable to put regulation in place in advance of this.
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No comments.
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Preparation – are endeavouring to formulate proposals but not yet able to
provide suggestions.
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| I) |
Legislation – it must be questionable whether gaming on the Internet is
captured by current legislation.
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Urgency – In betting, the urgency is a taxation matter: if there is not a
reduction in duty then a large proportion of UK betting turnover will go offshore.
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Permitting play overseas - BOLA research shows there is a huge global
gambling market, some of which could be attracted to the UK by our well –
regulated and highly regarded industry.
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