Why lottery games are so difficult to regulate
Before Ireland passed its Gambling Regulation Bill last week, politicians challenged the regulation’s definition of a lottery and questioned why those operating charity lotteries would need to obtain a licence alongside other gambling activities. The rise of sweepstakes casinos in the US is another example of a lottery-style game coming under regulatory scrutiny. Richard Williams, partner at Keystone Law, considers the various lottery options out there and how the vertical has evolved in the UK.
By iGB Editorial Team
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