06 January 2008

Liechtenstein to offer remote gaming licence?

by Martin Arendts

The Pricipality of Liechtenstein might follow the role model of Gibraltar and offer remote gaming licenses. The head of the government, Otmar Hasler, recently announced that a consulation paper with the draft of a new Casino Act (Spielbankengesetz) will be completed by February 2008 and published soon afterwards. According to Hasler, the Casino Act will also cover remote gambling.

Liechtenstein is a tiny, but sovereign state, situated between Austria and Switzerland. However, unlike Switzerland, Liechtenstein is a full member of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement. This Agreement guaratees the freedom to provide services within the EEA (EU member states and - apart from Liechtenstein - Iceland and Norway). So, a Liechtenstein licence might be interesting for remote gaming operators offering their services on a pan-European scale to customers in the EEA member states.

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