Review of remote gambling regulation in Great Britain

News item

Date: 7 January 2010

Following a government review of remote gambling regulation in Great Britain, Gerry Sutcliffe, the Minister for Sport, has today announced proposals to introduce new licence requirements for gambling operators based overseas.

The Gambling Commission was closely involved in the review and welcomes the proposal to examine in detail how the current licensing system might be extended to cover those overseas organisations that target British consumers.

A consultation document on the feasibility of extending the licensing system will be published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) shortly.

To see the statement in full go to the DCMS website.

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Further information

  1. Further information is available from the Commission's website at:  www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
  2. You can also call John Travers on (0121) 230 6700, (07852) 124624 or email via communications@gamblingcommission.gov.uk.