Czech Govt. Wants Online Poker ShutdownMinistry of Finance Reports Online Poker Rooms To Police |
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The Czech government wants foreign online poker rooms shutdown and has asked the police to intervene to no avail according to CeskaPozice.cz.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Finance told the site they have, “…already approached the Czech Police several times on this issue, but they have always declined to take action, saying that no criminal activity is being committed.”
Online betting in the Czech Republic must take the form of fixed-odds betting which is offered by five regulated and licensed companies who say they are disadvantaged because they cannot legally offer online poker.
Petr Šrain, of one of those operators Fortuna, said “As far as the legalization of online poker is concerned, the latest news from the ministry says nothing. The possibilities are certainly very interesting, as is shown by the marketing being conducted in this country by foreign companies.
“As soon as the opportunity arises, we will get involved. We have services at our disposal. Theoretically we could enter the Czech market right now by way of our Malta-registered company, Fortuna Win. However, we are trying to play by the local rules and to respect this country’s laws.”
It is expected that a new bill addressing the issue will be put before parliament in 2013.
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