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As we reported earlier, hope still remains for the industry. Today the Remote Gaming Association (RGA), led by Clive Hawkswood, filed a complaint in the EU over the US’ discriminatory online gambling stance.
The companies say that the US Department of Justice has violated international trade law by kicking them out of the market and taking legal action while allowing domestic online gaming operators to continue trading.
“We have been left with no choice but to pursue all legal avenues available to challenge the US Department of Justice for its discriminatory enforcement activities against European online gaming operators,” Clive Hawkswood, the chief executive of the RGA, said.
The group has asked the EU to investigate the situation, arguing that although the US has repeatedly stated that all forms of online gambling are illegal, it has enforced this view only with non-US businesses.
“How would US investors and businessmen feel if they invested in a business in the UK based on international law commitments, and then suddenly the UK not only passed new laws forcing them to shut down their business but tried to throw them in jail for past activities, while still allowing their domestic competitors to continue on doing the same thing?” Mr Hawkswood said.
Apologies in advance if this was already posted. A great read, leading up to tomorrow’s 1 PM WTO Online Gambling decision:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/16/bloomberg/bxgamble.php
Conference call debrief tomorrow is at:
TIME:
21st December 2007
1pm (Washington DC time)
6pm (London time)
CALL-IN NUMBER:
+1 (605) 475-4333
ACCESS CODE:
224598
