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International Online Casino License Jurisdictions
An online casino or gambling establishment has to apply for a license before it can operate. There a number of license locations across the globe where online casinos can apply. This is a list of license locations where online casinos can apply for a license to operate an. As the law is still currently evolving in many countries across the planet, there should be more license locations as we progress into 2004.
Alderney Online Gaming Jurisdiction ( 11 Sites)
Alderney offers separate licenses for sports betting and online gaming. The annual fee for each license is GBP £75,000. The applicant must pay the cost of all investigation required for the issuance of a license, and a deposit of GBP £10,000 is required at the time of application. Compliance testing is also required for all gaming systems and is the responsibility of the licensee. Licensees pay Alderney taxes at a rate of up to 20% of profits. Licenses are issued for three-year periods. As of March of 2004, the Alderney Gambling Control Commission had issued 11 interactive gaming licenses.
Visit http://www.gamblingcontrol.org
Antigua and Barbuda (447 Sites)
Antigua and Barbuda Online Gaming Jurisdiction. With over 30 active licensees, many with multiple sites, Antigua is one of the world's top online gaming jurisdictions. The annual license fee for online gaming is USD $75,000 and the annual license fee for sports betting is USD $50,000. There is an annual USD $5,000 renewal application fee for online gaming and sports betting licenses, with additional charges if investigation fees exceed that amount. It has 447 sites under its jurisdiction.
Visit www.antiguagaming.gov.ag
Costa Rica ( 208 Sites)
Costa Rica Online Gaming Jurisdictio has been established to maintain a registry of online gaming operations in an effort to raise revenue. The annual license fee is $150,000. At present, there are 208 sites under its jurisdiction.
Visit www.meic.qo.cr
Gibraltar (37 Sites )
Gibraltar Online Gaming Jurisdiction : Gibraltar offers gaming licenses, primarily to operators with a proven track record and to sports betting operations. The licensing process is exacting and the final agreements are negotiable. The annual fee is £2,000.It has presently 37 Sites in its Jurisdiction.
Visit www.gibraltar.gov.gi
Isle of Man ( 3 Sites )
Isle of Man Online Gaming Jurisdiction: Applications for online gaming licenses were first accepted on the Isle of Man in June of 2001. Isle of Man offers gaming licenses to operators of sports betting and casino. In May of 2004, the license fee for an online casino was reduced from £80,000 to £35,000. It has 3 Sites in its Jurisdiction.
Visit www.gov.im
Kahnawake ( 236 Sites )
Kahnawake Online Gaming Jurisdiction: Kahnawake licenses online casinos for a fee of CAD $10,000 per year. Ongoing monitoring of licensees is conducted by an accounting firm. Licenses and license renewals are for two years. It has presently 236 Sites in its Jurisdiction.
Visit www.kahnawake.com/gamingcommission
Malta (9 Sites )
Malta Online Gaming Jurisdiction:Until recently, Malta 's legislation only allowed online betting offices to operate. The Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority has revised the regulations whereby other gaming activities including online casinos, casino-style games, betting exchanges and lotteries could be allowed after an application is submitted and a license is granted. It has presently 9 Sites in its Jurisdiction.
Visit www.lga.org.mt
ECOGRA
ECOGRA is a privately funded, non-profit regulatory initiative supported by leading software providers and top operators with the goals of player protection in an unregulated industry, and fair, efficient online casino practice. Approved casinos are identified by a seal, and commit to a set of internationally formulated operational requirements which are independently enforced through inspection and monitoring by major international business groups. The infrastructure includes a Fair Gaming Advocated for any player disputes that cannot be resolved at casino level. Prompt payments, safe storage of information, random games, honest advertising, and responsible behaviour by the online casino operator are the primary concerns of every player and now, they are also the primary concerns of eCOGRA, "eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance".
Visit www.ecogra.com
IAGR
IAGR is the international Association of Gaming Regulators, a non-profit association of gaming attorneys and regulators dedicated to the education and advancement of gaming law worldwide. It is a forum in which gaming regulators from around the world can meet, exchange views and information, and discuss policy issues among themselves and with representatives of the international gaming industry; a means of fostering cooperation between gaming regulators in the performance of their official duties; and a central point of contact for inquiries from governments, gaming regulatory agencies and personnel, and representatives of the international gaming industry.
Visit www.iagr.org
Interactive Gaming Council
The IGC, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1996 in the US , relocating to Vancouver , Canada , incorporating there in March 2000. The organization was established to provide a forum for interested parties to address issues and advance common interests in the global interactive gaming industry, to establish fair and responsible trade guidelines and practices that enhance consumer confidence in interactive gaming products and services, and to serve as the industry's public policy advocate and information clearinghouse. The IGC have members from the U.S. , the U.K. , South Africa , Israel , Canada , the Caribbean , Australia , Denmark and Sweden -- to mention a few. The IGC has built a reputation for reliability, integrity and credibility through its high standards, and appeal to legitimate businesses.
Visit www.igcouncil.org
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