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EUROPE
talks are ARJEL (France), AAMS (Italy) and DGOJ (Spain).
Meanwhile smaller jurisdictions, such as Belgium (11 million people) and Denmark (5.6
million people), elected not to ring fence their player pools. Both countries needed
access to the global player pool in order for online poker to be a viable business – and
generate the revenue the government was seeking.
On the operational side, companies offering services in the different regulated
markets have faced increased compliance costs and increases in taxes. And as more
countries regulate, the cost pressure will continue to mount, and operators will look
to cut costs.
One place that could potentially feel the squeeze – if it isn’t already – is affiliate
marketing.