Gambling Commission Continues to Consult With Local Communities
Gambling Legislation
The Gambling Commission, a UK regulatory body which provides legislation for both online and offline gambling, is today heading to Lancaster as part of their community consultation process.
The government body has suggested that such meetings allow “smaller operators” to discuss key industry issues, such as the expansion of current gambling premises, as well as community concerns. Topics that will be discussed include responsible gambling, as well as licensing fees. It’s believed that around 30 business in Lancaster will attend and last week, the Commission also undertook a similar consultation in Bolton.
UK online gambling legislation is also currently under consultation and it’s believed that the government is keen to reap more revenues from casinos and sportsbooks which wish to operate in the UK. Under current legislation “whitelisted” casinos (those allowed to advertise in the UK) have to be regulated by specially selected jurisdictions, which include Malta, Antigua and Gibraltar.
It’s believed that the government may introduce a further tax fee and other costs to ensure they maximise potential profits from UK facing gambling websites. Speaking about the proposed new legislation, Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe suggested that the new laws are “about making sure overseas firms contribute their fair share towards regulatory costs and vital services like problem gambling treatment.”
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