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
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This bill would change how online gambling is regulated by applying rules where UK customers are located (point of consumption). It would require any company selling to people in Britain, even if based overseas, to hold a Gambling Commission licence to transact with UK customers or to advertise in the UK, and it would require these operators to contribute to the Horserace Betting Levy. It amends the Gambling Act 2005 to put these changes into law.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and would proceed through further stages (Committee, Report, Third Reading) if it progresses.
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