UK Gambling Commission to postpone new legislation with a month

[ValDes]

Hi folks,

 

Have just received and industry news that United Kingdom Gambling Commission is about to postpone the new gambling legislation coming into force with a month. Here's the complete announcement:

 

• Due to a High Court challenge, DCMS will be taking the necessary steps to postpone this legislation coming into force until 1 November 2014.  This will allow a judgment to be made without undue time pressure.

 

More info on UKGC website. Click here.

[cocopop3011]

Hi folks,

 

Have just received and industry news that United Kingdom Gambling Commission is about to postpone the new gambling legislation coming into force with a month. Here's the complete announcement:

 

 

 

More info on UKGC website. Click here.

Why? Sorry I haven't read the article! Does it say why this decision was made?

[ValDes]

Why? Sorry I haven't read the article! Does it say why this decision was made?

 

Well, it seems like after all there are lots of online operators willing to get the new license from UKGC. Which is a great news for all UK players though.

[Irine]

What's the effect of postponing Valdes? 

[ValDes]

What's the effect of postponing Valdes? 

 

Well, the expected effect would be that all applicants for a new licence by the UKGC would be treated in a timely manner and no delays shall occur. 

[Jory]

This pretty much confirms what nextcasino just told me - that the date has been moved from October 1st to November 1st.

 

They seem a bit unsure themselves about how long it will take them to get the licence, but assured me they have applied.

 

I'm assuming this postponement is due to the amount of applicants and the processing time is taking longer than expected?

[ValDes]

This pretty much confirms what nextcasino just told me - that the date has been moved from October 1st to November 1st.

 

They seem a bit unsure themselves about how long it will take them to get the licence, but assured me they have applied.

 

I'm assuming this postponement is due to the amount of applicants and the processing time is taking longer than expected?

 

Yep, I suppose you are totally right. UKGC just wants to be 100 per cent sure that everything will be done as it should be, in a timely manner and without any compromises of course.