All posts under: Regulations
As poker players, we often neglect the rules and regulations set by mobile poker sites, and the Gambling Commission governing the site. A basic knowledge of how mobile poker gaming operators are regulated can save you a lot of time playing at a blacklisted poker site.
In this section of Droid Poker, find all about the licensing and regulations of the mobile poker sites. From calculating payout frequencies to auditing, testing and certifications, and responsible gambling, read about all the rules and regulations here.
Find out what each gambling regulatory body does; where those bodies are located; which poker sites are regulated by what agencies; and read stories about poker sites’ licences being terminated or suspended due to non-adherence to gambling laws, or any other reason. Are there any poker sites whose land-based poker licences are valid but the remote gambling licences are not valid; or vice-versa? You’ll find these answers in this section.
The world of online poker has lost an valuable and sizable market player, as PokerHeaven.com has shut it’s doors yesterday. While … Read More
It comes as little surprise that with UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) tightening its grip on the online and mobile gambling … Read More
Cautionary Tales of Lost Poker Deposits
Looking after your money should always be your number one priority when playing poker online or on your mobile. As … Read More
UKGC, Please Don’t Tax My Winnings!
First they came for the gambling operators with the Place of Consumption Tax and I did not speak out – … Read More
New Legislation to Safeguard Players’ Money
New safeguards are being put in place to ensure that British players are protected if a poker site folds and … Read More
Explained: Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC)
Alderney: a small island in the Channel Islands, with a population of less than 2,000 people. If you want to … Read More
Who Licenses and Regulates Mobile Poker Sites and Apps?
To the uninitiated, the world of mobile poker might seem a little like the Wild West, with loads of sites … Read More
Introduction to the Regulations Section
There are regulations in every walk of life, and the same applies to the domain of mobile poker. We shouldn’t grumble … Read More