Most of the laws are fairly straightforward. There are times when they do get complicated. This is only the case when it concerns the person who owns and operates the establishment. Players need not worry. The rules are simple.

The responsibilities used to belong to the Gaming Board of Great Britain. The Gambling Act of 2005 took care of this. Now it belongs in the hands of the Gaming Commission. They are responsible for making sure the owners comply with all the laws set forth.

Here are 3 main factors the Gaming Commission is in charge of:

1) Making sure that any casino, be in brick and mortar or online, does not become a source of danger. Dangers can include crimes, disorder, and those who support these crimes. Anyone caught doing this is subjected to penalties, fines, and jail time.

2) Making sure that casinos operate in an honest and fair way. This means no special treatment that infringes on any kind of bias.

3) They are responsible for ensuring children are not exploited or subjected to harm in any way. This regulation also applies to other people who can become “at risk”.

Europe

Many seem to think that the U. K. is part of Europe. It is not. Europe is compromised of several different regions and countries. Each one is subject to their own rules and regulations.

1) Russia will not allow any kind of online gambling. Online poker is constantly up for debate with this one. Some say it falls into the category and others do not. Though most of the time prosecution is considered a last minute decision, it is advised that players refrain from it.

2) France has laws against most forms of online gambling.

3) Germany has some of the same rules. It is advised to check out the individual sites to see the rules.

4) Spain allows some types of online gambling. There are exceptions to the rules of course. Anyone wishing to apply for a license needs to check out the terms and conditions before applying.

5) Italy is one of the more liberal countries in Europe that leaves the tables open for discussion. There are certain terms and conditions that do apply. However, Italy does take a freer approach.

Australia and New Zealand

Australia is very liberal, especially when it comes to all forms of poker. Sports betting is also legal in most cases. Here is a list of all organizations involved in gambling regulations in Australia, including the regions they cover.

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission – Australian Capital Territory
Licensing Commission – Northern Territory
Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing – New South Wales
Independent Gambling Authority – South Australia
Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation – Queensland
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation – Victoria
Department of Racing, Gaming, and Liquor – Western Australia
Tasmanian Gaming Commission – Tasmania

Players who live in the selected areas need to get in touch with the group that is mentioned. Visit their web page, email or call them. Find out what types of restrictions there are for online gambling. There may not be any, but it is better to find out.

The IGA oversees a lot of gambling action in Australia. There is one downside to not having much regulation in these areas. Say a player has an issue with a game. Say a player has an issue with another player. They can file a claim all they want. They can make a call all the want. 90% of the time players will not get very far. It is not regulated very well, so no one is going to be there to file something on the player’s behalf.

Asia
Once again, Asia covers a wide array of regions and countries. Countries include places like India, Thailand, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, as well as a few others. Each area is going to be different. Some places will only allow land-based gambling. Others will allow online gambling. Some will allow both. There is an inconsistency in the rules and regulations. Players who seek more information need to click here to find out more. This page will give players a breakdown of each country/region and what they specific rules are.

South America

In most of the regions, gambling is legal. There are some areas where certain forms are not permitted. Take Brazil for an example. Horse racing and lotteries are allowed. That is it. Players can go to some of the foreign gambling sites. This is allowed in most of South America. To get a complete list of the rules for each area click here.

Africa

Throughout Africa, as a whole, gambling is legal by most standards. It is encouraged in a big way in South Africa. They bring in tourists with the hopes they will sit down and play games. This goes for online gambling too. This is how many of these areas make their big money. There is a guide for South Africa. Players can click here for more information regarding the rules and regulations.

Those looking for a complete guide for gambling rules and regulations for every country in Europe can click here.