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UKGC shows thinking on eSports, virtual currencies, “social” gambling and more

One of the industry’s most reputable gambling authorities, the UK Gambling Commission, has published a discussion paper in which it shines light on virtual currencies, eSports, social gaming and more. Moreover, the authority is seeking views on emerging issues that may pose a future risk to both player protection and regulation.

The paper was developed to address the blurring lines between certain gambling technological advances, expansion of cryptocurrencies and social gaming products as well as the market growth for eSports gambling.

As was explained by the General Counsel a…