CONFERENCE CORNER

(550) (29-September-2006)

Legality is the hot topic right now...

Law enforcement developments in the USA and Europe have been making big headlines over the past quarter, and The World Online Gambling Report people have put together an Emergency European Legal Update for the edification and guidance of online gambling business and legal execs.

Please diarise 5th October, 2:00-5:30pm at a venue to be advised in London, England.

The Briefing will address:

The position of the European Commission; their concerns at the national monopolies in gambling.
Speaker: Thibault Verbiest, Ulys

The French position - analysing the significance of the recent French action against Bwin; the implications for foreign-based online gambling operations in France.
Speaker: Thibault Verbiest, Ulys

The German position, discussing the statements made by German state officials that foreign companies enabling German residents place online sports bets commit criminal acts, leading to possible prosecution.
Speaker: Wulf Hambach, Hambach & Hambach

Other European Jurisdictions & their risk profiles,

Round-up discussion.

Open panel/discussion forum

A fee of GBP325 plus VAT will be charged for each delegate, with discounts for bookings of 2 or more executives.