EU Parliament to vote on Internet gambling cooperation report

iGaming Business – The European Parliament’s plenary will vote next Tuesday on a report on online gambling by Ashley Fox MEP calling for enhanced cooperation between Member States. The report initially recommended the EU-wide licensing of igaming operators, but was then changed to take account of numerous amendments and Member States’ will to regulate their online gaming sectors individually. The report will recommend continuing that policy of regulation, but with increased co-operation between member states on consumer protection and money laundering. Member states are encouraged to exchange blacklists of operators and to consider blocking access to illegal websites. The report…