Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has hinted that poorly regulated online gaming sites in the UK could be banned with a view to protecting players from crime and exploitation.

As the September 1st regulation date gets closer Jowell is hoping to put in place stead fast guidelines regarding online gaming in the country.

The Culture secretary is to lay out a timetable and list of procedures for the government to respond to her recommendations which will eventually lead to a vote in the House of Commons.
 
Also gaming websites based outside of the European Economic Area and Gibraltar will face tougher and more focused checks should they will to advertise in the UK. These companies will have to prove their licensing regimes protect children, deter crime and ensure that gambling is fare reaching specific quotas of payouts.

Ms Jowell has stressed the importance of ensuring deregulation is accompanied by help for problem gamblers and protection of minors. She has requested that online gambling companies help fund counseling for addicts in Britain.
 
The Responsibility in Gambling Trust has admitted voluntary contributions from the industry are short of the £3 million a year agreed with ministers that is needed to support problem gamblers.
 
Now Ms Jowell has instructed officials to set in motion procedures that would force companies to contribute a levy to the trust.

With the U.K caught up in the super casino and general gambling debate this week, Jowell’s tough talking wish list will help ease the worries of those opposed to gambling in the country.