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The UK is hoping to promote plans for regulation of internet gambling at an international conference on the issue.The UK is hoping to promote plans for regulation of internet gambling at an international conference on the issue.
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell will lead a debate on the rise of unregulated online casinos at the meeting at Ascot, Berkshire. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell will lead a debate on the rise of unregulated online casinos at the meeting in Ascot, Berkshire.
Ms Jowell advocates regulation of the industry, rather than outlawing it.Ms Jowell advocates regulation of the industry, rather than outlawing it.
Last week she criticised the US, which has banned firms from taking internet bets, for creating a "new Prohibition", which could fuel an increase in crime.Last week she criticised the US, which has banned firms from taking internet bets, for creating a "new Prohibition", which could fuel an increase in crime.
Worldwide standardsWorldwide standards
The summit at Ascot racecourse will focus on the challenges posed by remote gambling, including the protection of children and vulnerable people.The summit at Ascot racecourse will focus on the challenges posed by remote gambling, including the protection of children and vulnerable people.
The possibility of internationally agreed minimum standards is also on the agenda.The possibility of internationally agreed minimum standards is also on the agenda.
Under UK government plans, a Gambling Commission would vet sites, giving official approval to those with the best working practices.Under UK government plans, a Gambling Commission would vet sites, giving official approval to those with the best working practices.
Operators would not be allowed to target children and would have to keep customers informed about how much money they had spent.Operators would not be allowed to target children and would have to keep customers informed about how much money they had spent.
Key staff, such as managing directors and finance managers, would also be checked for links to organised crime.Key staff, such as managing directors and finance managers, would also be checked for links to organised crime.
Politicians from 30 countries will attend the conference.Politicians from 30 countries will attend the conference.