UK government advances selective online gaming advertisement ban

August 9th, 2007

GavelThe UK government today approved new standards that effectively ban advertising activities of online gaming companies from outside of the European Economic Area.

The standards, an extension of the Gambling Act of 2005, will begin to be enforced in September 1st. Jurisdictions outside of the EEA have the opportunity to apply for exemption, but early reports suggest that the process will be rigorous and success unlikely for many.

Some 2,000 online gaming operations currently operate outside of the EEA, the majority of which reside in Antigua, Costa Rica and the Canadian Reservation of Kahnawake. Antigua and Kanhawake have applications currently under consideration, while Costa Rica has yet to apply.

As it stands, the ban would impact online operations with major physical presences in the UK, such as William Hill. To date, only the Isle of Man and Alderney have received jurisdiction exemptions.


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Game type: 25/50 Full Ring Cash, PokerStars
Your image: Active, possibly a little frustrated
Opponent's image: Very aggressive preflop
Your hand: Ad Ah

The setup: You've had an uneven session so far and it's been a bit since you won a hand. This hand there's a poster in the hijack preflop. The table folds to him and he checks. You raise $200. The button folds and the SB three bets to $825. The BB and hijack fold, and you flat.

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