Industry News - February 2007

Commission to Consult on Future of Sports

07/02/2007: The Commission feels that European politics is having a growing impact on sports, and therefore they would like to put forward its position in the debate through a White Paper, to be published in 2007.

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UK Gambling Commission Consult on Remote Technical Standards

02/02/2007: The Gambling Commission have published their consultation on Remote Technical Standards.

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European Commission Closes Infringement Procedure

02/02/2007: The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure initiated against France in relation to its legislation prohibiting limited companies operating in the field of sport from raising capital from the public.

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European Commission Closes Infringement Procedure

02/02/2007: The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure initiated against France in relation to its legislation prohibiting limited companies operating in the field of sport from raising capital from the public.

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UK HM Treasury Release Discussion Paper on Remote Gaming Duty

01/02/2007: HM Treasury have released a discussion paper and draft clause on taxation for remote gambling.

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Christian Union Supports US-style Regulation of Online Gaming

01/02/2007: The new Christian Union (CU) party is proclaiming that the Dutch should follow the new American Internet gambling regulations. The CU is a Dutch conservative Protestant political party, with six of the 150 seats in the Parliament.

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Ministry of Justice Warns Banks, Credit Card Companies

01/02/2007: The Dutch Ministry of Justice has written to all banks and credit card companies operating (or with offices) in the Netherlands to say that they must stop ‘facilitating’ online gambling. Apparently under Dutch law it is illegal to promote betting and gaming services offered by non-domestic licensees

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