A Bill to amend the Gambling Act 2005 to regulate remote gambling on a point of consumption basis; to require all operators selling into the British market, whether in the United Kingdom or overseas, to hold a Gambling Commission licence to enable them to undertake transactions with British consumers and to advertise in the United Kingdom; to provide that all relevant operators contribute to the Horserace Betting Levy; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
The Offshore Gambling (Licensing) Bill would change how online gambling is licensed by moving to a point‑of‑consumption system. It would require any operator selling into the UK to hold a Gambling Commission licence to transact with British users and to advertise in the UK, and it would require all relevant operators to contribute to the Horserace Betting Levy.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and consideration by the House of Lords.
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