The UK’s Gambling Act 2005 and the UK Gambling Commission laid the foundation...

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The UK’s Gambling Act 2005 and the UK Gambling Commission laid the foundation for regulating online casinos with player protection in mind. A key feature is the requirement for operators to keep players' funds separate from business money