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About GamblingCompliance Research Services GamblingCompliance is a full service provider of legal, regulatory, political and business insight for the global gambling industry. Through GamblingCompliance Research Services (GCRS) we help operators, investors and governments confront regulatory and public policy challenges at state, national and international levels and develop high-level, holistic views of emerging gaming markets worldwide. GCRS offers tailored research reports including legislative tracking and detailed, forward-looking analytical commentary combined with productspecific data forecasts. Based in London, Washington, D.C., California, Tokyo and Taipei, we offer existing market participants and investors easily accessible and up-to-date information on market realities, and a reliable and independent listening post to monitor legislative developments at local level. Tracking regulatory change across the global gambling industry is our core business, which means we can provide you with immediate access to an independent, cost effective and skilled team to deliver tailored research reports. Commissioned research work from GCRS could help you: l Track gambling legislation and regulation across jurisdictions and anticipate and respond to legislative developments, for example internet gambling legislation across US states or through the newly regulating markets of Eastern Europe and Asia. l Compare key facets of legislation and regulation across jurisdictions. l Grasp the political fundamentals driving legislative movements. l Monitor competitor lobbying spend. l Gauge the size and growth trajectory of gambling markets via product-specific data forecasts.
Our Projects European Government - Modernisation of Games of Chance A major northern European government is currently updating its 50-year old gambling legislation through a comprehensive review of land-based and online regulations while seeking to privatise its casino monopoly for the operation of land-based casinos via a sale and RFP process. Ahead of the issuance of a limited number of new casino licenses in 2017, the ministry with competence for the gambling sector engaged GamblingCompliance to help with their policy development through a detailed survey of land-based and online gambling regulations across selected European and North American jurisdictions. Asia Lottery Market - Market Regulatory Map A licensed Australian lottery company preparing for a stock market float sought a full regulatory risk assessment from Gambling Compliance ahead of expansion beyond national borders. GamblingCompliance Research Services evaluated the opportunities presented by the Asian betting markets in a global context, mapped the regulatory landscape in key lottery markets, and assessed the compliance and marketing issues the company would face in the Asian region. European Commission - Study on the Role of the Regulators in Online Gambling After an open tender process began in September 2013, the European Commission, DG Internal Market & Services, engaged GamblingCompliance and PwC EU Services to conduct a study for the European Commission on the role of regulators for online gambling with regard to authorisation, supervision and enforcement. The main study objectives are to provide a comprehensive description of the national rules and practices for the authorisation and licensing of online gambling operators, and a survey of the enforcement of national rules against unauthorised online gambling services. The study, which will be delivered in final form in October 2014, will draw conclusions and identify commonalities and good practices in these areas and the potential for administrative cooperation. American Gaming Association - Casino Regulation Study In 2014, the American Gaming Association commissioned Gambling Compliance to produce a comprehensive state-by-state analysis of the statutes and regulations affecting commercial casinos in the United States. The American Gaming Association represents the interests of land-based, riverboat, dockside and racetrack casinos, which together contribute more than $8.6bn in direct gaming tax revenues and employ nearly 336,000 people. The co-branded report will provide a vital reference point on casino regulation for casino operators, as well as for policymakers and industry stakeholders. The AGA project builds on the success of the ongoing collaboration between Gambling Compliance and the European Casino Association which, in 2013 created, for the first time, a farreaching survey of the substantial economic and social contributions made by Europe s land-based casino operators, and the significant legislative challenges they face. The ECA Casino Industry Report was conceived as a document that would support the ECA in its advocacy efforts as it seeks to foster a well-controlled and regulated gaming environment in Europe s land-based gaming markets, and contains insight into issues including taxation, social responsibility measures and online licensing. The result has helped srengthened the ECA s role in proactively shaping policy and regulations.
Our Commitment The gambling industry worldwide is faced with fast moving and complex regulatory change, and is exposed to the public policy debates that surround it. Our expert research and regulatory support can assist in presentations to governments and regulators, helping to communicate the financial and business impact of legislative change. Our studies provide assurance when regulators increasingly demand evidence of risk mitigation evidence of thorough background checking and risk mitigation. With in-depth financial modeling capabilities and the most complete global database of verifiable gambling industry data, our research is of the highest possible accuracy to maximise business opportunities and minimize legal, financial, reputational and operational risks. With many emerging and potentially lucrative markets presenting high levels of reputational and business risk, our studies provide assurance when regulators and internal compliance committees increasingly demand We are sector and platform agnostic, serving land-based operators, lotteries and online, and our total commitment to integrity and independence underpins everything we do. Our Team GamblingCompliance has a dedicated team of highly experienced and legally qualified researchers, gaming analysts and data specialists. We are able to bring our extensive and unique network of relationships to the task of connecting operators and investors with policymakers and government, so we can offer expert support on matters of regulatory change. Our relationships are international and extend beyond the gambling industry to provide the fullest possible context to all our research. Our research is of the highest possible accuracy to maximize business opportunities The impartial analysis and commentary the team produce has become the go-to information source for the global gambling industry with members of the team speaking at parliamentary hearings, inhouse company seminars and conferences across the globe. GamblingCompliance has emerged as a leading voice in the global gambling industry. We have presented our research at the European Parliament, and at the parliament of Ukraine. We also chaired the 2012 and 2013 Global i-gaming Summit & Expos in San Francisco, and the Global Gaming Executive Summits in Barcelona in 2013 and 2014. Our team is regularly interviewed for their expert views across international media, including Bloomberg, The Guardian, ESPN, and the Wall Street Journal and the team s research has been cited in reports by KPMG and Morgan Stanley.
Our Services Jurisdictional Analysis and Market Entry Research The outgrowth of US internet gambling regulation represents an opportunity for many international firms and tribal governments. With our extensive knowledge of the US market we can offer insight as regulation develops with both political intelligence gathering and data forecasting. Beyond North America we offer detailed jurisdictional analysis and forecasting for landbased and online markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America, helping mitigate concerns raised by potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act obligations and US state regulators overseas gaming rules. We are also able to assist with regulatory exhibits and submissions as a part of licensing conditions. Transaction and Deal-Based Research Assistance with RFP Projects We are able to support and assist in many elements of RFP submissions, beginning with supporting analysis of project viability and the impact of new supply. We are also able to provide assessments of comparative markets with detailed analysis of issues such as player protection standards and taxation scenarios. Research in Support of Lobbying and Advocacy Projects To enable submissions for legislative processes, we are able to provide economic impact analysis of new projects and new gaming markets, illustrating job creation and responsible conduct in the context of public policy discussions and in lobbying at national and European level. Political Intelligence and Regulatory Tracking In regulated and pre-regulated markets, we can provide forecasting and data modeling, and assist with valuation analysis and target evaluation for potential acquirers. We are also able to assess partnerships, supplier relationships and joint ventures to satisfy the requirements of compliance and investment committees. The impartial analysis and commentary has become the go-to information source for the global gambling industry Our relationships with regulators and legislators enable us to report back on legislative developments with unparalleled accuracy. We can also facilitate access to assist operators and members of the investment community.
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