In 2014 the UK Gambling Commission will allow offshore online gambling operators to operate in the British market, and is thus busy upgrading its License Conditions and Codes of Practice for remote gambling operators. As a part of the consultative phase of this initiative the Commission has asked for inputs from the public. The UK Gambling Commission has sought comments and suggestions from online gambling operators, players and organizations or individuals with an interest in the regulation of Internet gambling.

Among the areas earmarked for improvement are included amendments to the present regulations relating to the handling of complaints and disputes, information requirements, protecting player deposits and cooperation with the Commission. These inputs have to be submitted before December 4, 2013.

This is not the only initiative being undertaken by the UK Gambling Commission, as it has announced a number of consultation meetings and workshops from September to November this year. The workshop of October 25 appears to be of greater interest for the online gambling industry. It will cover the relevant proposed amendments to the License Conditions and Codes of Practice for remote gambling.

The Commission exist to safeguard players and the wider public by ensuring gambling is fair and safe. Their functions are set out in the Gambling Act 2005 as amended by the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014.