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Today’s gamblers can play their favorite games in a way never thought before as possible. Instead of going to casinos to enjoy the weekend, it is now the casinos that go to their living room, courtesy of the Internet. Playing online was quick to gain popularity among gamblers owing to its host of advantages.
Just where are these online casinos located? Who are the people who own them? Who permits them to do business? Who regulates their operations? These are few of the many questions an online gambler wants to know.
Antigua and Barbuda is one such location. When I say “location”, I mean the place where the casino’s server is located or the place that permits them to do business…or at least the location of their business address, as its key employees may be located thousand of miles away from it.
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located on the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean. This island nation is composed of a number of smaller islets around its two biggest islands called… you guessed it right, Antigua and Barbuda. It is a small nation, totaling only 442 square kilometers in land area, with a population of about 85,000 in 2009, a majority of which are Christians. English is its most spoken language and British culture dominates the many aspects of the society. The place is most famous for its many luxury resorts.
As a host to online gambling activities, the place doesn’t have stringent requirements, and a number of gambling sites were on its roll. It is one of the first few hosting sites who have developed a comprehensive regulatory requirement for internet gambling operations. FSRC (Financial Services Regulatory Commission) is the body that handles the licensing services for internet gambling on the island.
Antigua and Barbuda became the center of media attention on 2003 when it requested the World Trade Organization to determine whether or not the negative stand of the United States relative to the cross-border supply of betting and gambling services are consistent with its commitments to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). The WTO ruled in Antigua’s favor, and ordered United States to either open up its borders to foreign gambling operators or shut down its domestic remote wagering operations. The United States however, did not comply with the WTO rulings. Until now, stakeholders of online gambling are feverishly awaiting for developments on this David vs. Goliath row.
About The Author:
Alan S. Samonte is the creator of Samonte Gambling System, a clever methodical play that can beat the casinos without having to cheat. In his first attempt the casino frantically alerted its security guards to arrest him thinking he was a cheat. You can download his gambling ebook here for free.