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On September 1st, the UK's new bill to regulate the online gambling...
 December 13, 2007, 10:57 am (4 years ago)On September 1st, the UK's new bill to regulate the online gambling industry was set to take effect. In essence, any online casino that is not included on the esteemed White List will not be permitted to advertise in the media, and those who are lucky enough to be on the White List, will be allowed to show their ads on television, radio, and other mainstream sources, to reach the public.
As of now, the White List currently includes countries such as the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, and Alderney. The Netherlands Antilles, however, has been Black Listed. Antigua and Barbuda expect to be included on the UK’s White List very soon. Antigua and Barbuda are currently in a dispute involving the US government in an online gambling related case. Whether or not they make it to the coveted list will be entirely up to the UK government.
Most of the countries that are included in the UK’s white list are members of the European Union. Some skeptics believe that the UK has taken the easy road, and avoided confrontation with EU members. The European Court could find fault with the practices set forth by the UK, so the White List was constructed. Those not included in the White List are, of course, not happy with the UK’s decision. However, there is no immediate legal check on a ban for such countries, and UK protectionism is expected to take effect.
Who else will be permitted the coveted White List title remains to be seen. It’s a safe bet, however, that the list is expected to be a long one in the long run.
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