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Internet Gambling Report in Various Jurisdictions

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Restrictions ¡V any restriction should simply require UK operators to exclude players from jurisdictions which outlaw play from within their jurisdictions.

   
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Actions before legislative changes ¡V there must be avenues of interpretation which could free-off the current inhibitions.

   

   
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Racing would not view favourably a prohibition on foreign punters betting on British Horse racing.

   
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Taking action should be a priority considering the accelerating pace of technological change.

   

   
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Legislation ¡V primary legislation would be needed for the establishment of Internet gaming sites in Great Britain.

   
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Urgency ¡V BISL believes that if no action is taken to control Internet gaming now, it will be too late once the industry is showing a real downturn.

   
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British operators and residents ¡V restricting British Operators to offering gaming to only British residents, would be to drive operators offshore.

   
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BISL believes that a ¡¥British Kite Mark' is the best way forward with operators then showing a ¡¥seal of approval' from the British Government on their web-site.

   

   
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Legal Framework for Regulation ¡V Camelot would adhere to the Gaming Board's analysis concerning current law.

   
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Urgency ¡V should be for anticipatory steps in regulation and legislation. Rapid rises in Internet usage must be met with appropriate forms of regulation.

   
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Residence restrictions ¡V Camelot would not support the complete restriction of British Operators offering gaming to British residents. It should be a matter of negotiation with the relevant local jurisdictions.

   
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Action prior to legislative changes ¡V suggest a kite marking of regulated Internet sites would suggest a route that could be undertaken prior to >>

 
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