Change In Sight for France, Denmark and Finland Online Players
Reports have been coming in this week regarding the possibility if France, Denmark and Finland all taking a drastic look at the current laws and policies within their gaming market. France is currently facing serious legal issues with the European Commission of the EU stating that the country is not complying with current regulations regarding the EU treaty and the free competition with other nations. This week it was rumoured the country who as of to date has a monopolized market in online gambling may be reviewing current policies and the possibility of regulation.
The Denmark government is also considering altering their own monopolized market by approaching online gaming with regulation and licensing. The taxation minister, Kristan Jensen was interviewed by one of the top radio stations in Denmark and expressed her concerns about opening up the market as well as saying the government is considering opening it to other companies so long as they were licensed and regulated to the fullest.
Jensen was quoted as saying: ”That’s a possible situation, if the foreign bookmakers can live up to the strict regulations we have (in mind) for those who want to offer legal gambling in Denmark. I do not wish any wild west situation. I want a regulated market.”
Finland on the other hand does not have a monopolized gaming market, with recent reports showing the Finns spent more than €50 million on online gambling combined each year. Instead of outlawing gambling, the Finland government is looking at how they can possibly regulate and tax it.
