In its second year of publication, Partner Bahar Alaeddini and Associate Francesca-Burnett Hall have jointly contributed to the UK chapter of The Legal 500: Gambling Law Comparative Guide 2^nd Edition (the “Guide”), with Bahar once again acting as contributing editor.

The publication – which this year spans 19 jurisdictions – gives readers an overview of gambling law, regulatory and licensing requirements in various jurisdictions and the UK, on matters including:

• key gambling legislation and the legal definition of gambling;
• types of gambling licences available, with a headline of the application procedures;
• prohibited gambling products;
• information on gambling advertising and marketing affiliates;
• penalties for unlawful gambling;
• anti-money laundering and safer gambling requirements;
• shareholder reporting and approval thresholds; and
• the regulator’s enforcement and sanction powers.

Of particular interest in this year’s edition of the Guide are the key regulatory developments and proposals for reform expected over the next 12-24 months, including those set out in the White Paper, which we outline in the UK chapter.

You can read the Guide and compare jurisdictions here.