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1st November 2007 - Industry Asks EU to Arbitrate if U.S. Fails to offer Meaningful Trade Concessions. Press Release
7th November 2007- European Union Commissioner Mandelson Urged to Defend Trade Rights in WTO Dispute During Crucial Washington Visit. Press Release |
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3rd October 2007 - The RGA welcomes the publication of a new global responsible gambling code of conduct to address online gambling procedures. While many jurisdictions already provide for a comprehensive set of standards in these areas, GamCare, eCOGRA and the RGA hope the code will be adopted as the uniform minimum standards that will provide clarity for players and operators from across the globe.
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www.gambleaware.co.uk
Gamble Aware is managed by the Responsibility in Gambling Trust, an independent charity which funds treatment, research and education about responsible gambling.
The RGA fully supports the website developed by a Task Force made up of representatives from the Gambling Commission, DCMS, academia and industry. For the vast majority of people, gambling is a safe, harmless entertainment and leisure activity, but the RGA’s members want all of their customers to gamble responsibly and particularly never to gamble beyond their means. The gamble aware website should be applauded and echo's the key message established during the RGA Responsible Gambling Awareness Day that public awareness is the key to responsible gambling.
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Gambling Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising
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7th August 2007 - A new gambling industry code for socially responsible advertising has been published today. The code, which supplements the principal advertising rules which are produced and administered by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP), was developed jointly by the major gambling trade associations.
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21st March 2007
Chancellor Closes Door on Remote Gaming- In the budget today, the Government announced that the Finance Bill 2007 will introduce a new duty of excise known as 'Remote Gaming Duty' which will be at 15%. The RGA is disappointed that the UK has effectively priced itself out of the market and missed a real opportunity to lead the way in terms of international regulatory standards.
Click here for RGA Response or on the Treasury symbol for the full 2007 Budget Report. |
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6th March 2007
The RGA welcomes ECJ Ruling on Gambling Markets - Click here for full Placanica ruling.
Click here for RGA press release |
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4th April 2006
Commission investigates Internal Market violations in the sports betting sector in 7 Member States – The European remote gambling industry welcomes the decision taken by the European Commission
Click here for RGA press release |
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16th February 2006
EXCLUSION OF GAMBLING FROM THE SERVICES DIRECTIVE: IT IS NOW TIME FOR THE COMMISSION TO ACT Click here for full press release
6th February 2006
RGA CALLS UPON THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO MAINTAIN GAMBLING IN THE SERVICES DIRECTORATE
The RGA and European Betting Association ( EBA) reiterate the need for gambling to remain within the scope of the Services Directive ahead of the vote in Plenary on 16th February 2006.
The full press release can be downloaded by clicking here |
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5th December 2005
Europe Economics' Report highlights the UK's uphill struggle to attract Remote Gaming Companies
The RGA welcomes HM Treasury's Pre-Budget Report ( PBR) which has given the remote gambling industry more time to identify a viable tax regime for online gaming in the UK
In response to a request from the Treasury the RGA commissioned Europe Economics, to produce an independent analysis of the key options. A full report and analysis can be downloaded by clicking here |
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15th November 2005
RGA MOVES TO PROTECT THE YOUNG AND VULNERABLE
The above press release relates to the publication of the RGA codes of practice on social responsibility and age verification. They are designed to be read together to produce a robust framework that addresses the key issues associated with problem and underage gambling.
Both reports can be downloaded from the RGA reports page. |
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From 1st November 2005 the Independent Betting Arbitration Service (IBAS) service will be extended to the online gaming operations of members of the RGA for a six month pilot scheme.
IBAS has successfully provided an arbitration service to the British betting industry for several years and much of the expertise that it has developed can be used in the online gaming sector too. However, it has not so far had any official role in arbitrating on gaming disputes nor in working with companies that are based outside of the UK.
The pilot project will show whether this raises any difficulties that IBAS has not previously encountered and it will also give RGA members the chance to get used to using IBAS
For more information on IBAS please click on their logo. |
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3rd October 2007 - The RGA welcomes the publication of a new global responsible gambling code of conduct to address online gambling procedures. While many jurisdictions already provide for a comprehensive set of standards in these areas, GamCare, eCOGRA and the RGA hope the code will be adopted as the uniform minimum standards that will provide clarity for players and operators from across the globe.
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