Online Casinos Firm Plans Scottish Casino
11 May 2006
Sportech, a gaming company registered in Scotland, is keen for the United Kingdom's regulation of the online casinos industry to be fully implemented. The firm has announced its intention to establish online casinos catering specifically for the local market. Sportech has marketed products for online casinos overseas for the last few years and has stated that taxation rates will not influence its decision to launch its online casino business in Britain.
The company's deal with television network ITV to establish an interactive gaming platform for British fans of online casinos to access a range of online casinos products is due for completion this month. The firm's betting businesses Littlewoods and Bet Direct are performing strongly, despite revenues from horse racing being marginally down in the United Kingdom on last year. The gaming firm is also researching the possibility of offering fans of online casinos access to betting services via a mobile gaming platform.
Sportech has an undeniable advantage over offshore operators of online casinos due to the fact that taxation rates will probably work in its favour. The firm is also hoping that its British branding and atmosphere will encourage the loyalty of local online casinos fans to support its casino business over others.
