1. What policy framework for consumer protection in online gaming?
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What policy framework for consumer protection in online gaming?
Petter Nylander, CEO Unibet Group Plc European Parliament, 17 April 2008. 1

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3. 1: Free Movement and Choice.
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Unibet’s 6 points
1: Free Movement and Choice.
One of the fundamental principles of the EU constellation and prosperity.
We are already regulated & established in the EU!
We need and ask for an appropriate EU framework. 3

4. 2: Competition increases regulation and control.
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2: Competition increases regulation and control.
A competitive market has a regulatory and controlling effect between market operators.
Trust and security are key differentiators in e-commerce.
As in telecom, we wish for highly regulated EU market with appropriate consumer protection mechanisms. 4

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6. 3: Fight problem gaming based on science.
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3: Fight problem gaming based on science.
Vast majority consumes gaming services in a responsible manner.
Household entertainment.
Responsible gaming is and remains a top priority. 6

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A statistical survey.
G4-CSR 7

8. 4: State regulate, not operate.
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4: State regulate, not operate.
State to focus on high end regulation.
Regulation and enforcement by independent authority and cooperation between Member States. 8

9. 5: Appropriate EU Framework.
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Unibet’s 6 points
5: Appropriate EU Framework.
Recognises cross border technology driven industry.
High end consumer protection.
Guarantees consumer choice.
Fair and equal market access.
Cooperation between Member States. 9

10. 6: We are part of the solution.
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Unibet’s 6 points
6: We are part of the solution.
We are EU regulated and push for higher standards.
Self-regulation and co-regulation is key.
Cooperation, not repression. 10

11. Unibet’s 6 points 1: Free Movement and Choice.
2: Competition increases regulation and control.
3: Fight problem gaming based on science.
4: State regulate, not operate.
5: Appropriate EU Framework.
6: We are part of the solution. 11

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