British Licensing Laws May Get Stiffer

Reports in leading British newspapers like The Daily Mail and the Guardian suggest that off shore online gaming companies that want to advertise their services in Britain may have to obtain a license from the United Kingdom and pay the associated levies and fees.

On the face of it this appears to be a simple and reasonable requirement. If off shore online gaming operators want to advertise in Britain then it is obvious that they are targeting British customers. The...