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Impossible? I'm not asking for a personalised quote here, just what options are available to UK startups. I probably clouded the water by mentioning my personal

by jandy 15y ago

Impossible? I'm not asking for a personalised quote here, just what options are available to UK startups. I probably clouded the water by mentioning my personal situation, but really I'm just interested in what's out there.

ashconnor 15y ago
Ukash allow gambling and adult. Awkward but legal. Also if your starting a gambling business then payment providers are the least of your concern. You need to be licensed by the UK gaming body - http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
- jandy 15y ago
  I'm hoping to avoid e-wallet style providers, but thanks for the tip, I'll make a note of them. And yes, licensing is a problem for another day. The UK's gambling laws are complicated and vague, especially when online businesses come into play (it all seems like an after thought, as always). I think we've got that one covered though.
  - ashconnor 15y ago
    I wouldn't say the UK gaming law is vague but it is complicated. Basically unless you're a charity you'll need to be licensed.
    - jandy 15y ago
      Not necessarily; and this is what I meant by vague (though yes, complicated is probably a better term). http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/gambling_sectors/remote/getting_a_licence-_what_you_ne/do_i_need_a_licence.aspx http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/gambling_sectors/remote... Do I need a licence if I am based abroad? You do not need a licence from us to run a remote gambling service if all of your remote gambling equipment is located outside Great Britain. If you are based abroad and want to advertise your gambling services in Great Britain, you must be based in a whitelisted country or a country mentioned in the Gambling Act 2005. What qualifies as our "gambling equipment"? Our webservers? That being said, it's still probably a good idea to get a license.

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Impossible? I'm not asking for a personalised quote here, just what options are available to UK startups. I probably clouded the water by mentioning my personal

by jandy 15y ago

ashconnor 15y ago
Ukash allow gambling and adult. Awkward but legal. Also if your starting a gambling business then payment providers are the least of your concern. You need to be licensed by the UK gaming body - http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
- jandy 15y ago
  I'm hoping to avoid e-wallet style providers, but thanks for the tip, I'll make a note of them. And yes, licensing is a problem for another day. The UK's gambling laws are complicated and vague, especially when online businesses come into play (it all seems like an after thought, as always). I think we've got that one covered though.
  - ashconnor 15y ago
    I wouldn't say the UK gaming law is vague but it is complicated. Basically unless you're a charity you'll need to be licensed.
    - jandy 15y ago
      Not necessarily; and this is what I meant by vague (though yes, complicated is probably a better term). http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/gambling_sectors/remote/getting_a_licence-_what_you_ne/do_i_need_a_licence.aspx http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/gambling_sectors/remote... Do I need a licence if I am based abroad? You do not need a licence from us to run a remote gambling service if all of your remote gambling equipment is located outside Great Britain. If you are based abroad and want to advertise your gambling services in Great Britain, you must be based in a whitelisted country or a country mentioned in the Gambling Act 2005. What qualifies as our "gambling equipment"? Our webservers? That being said, it's still probably a good idea to get a license.