OPPORTUNITIES IN ONLINE GAMBLING IN EUROPE

By Olswang

While the US remains steadfast in its opposition to online gambling, Europe offers greater scope for operators looking to attract a significant (and lawful) number of gamblers. There is, however, no uniform attitude to online gambling across Europe, which means that knowledge of local regulations is crucial for any company assessing or operating in Europe's various markets. While the UK has adopted a liberal and regulated approach to online gambling – somewhat at odds with the UK government's recent dilution of its casino liberalisation agenda – other countries across Europe are moving at different speeds, often being prompted as much by the European Commission as ideology.

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