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For the most part, when American players hear about the island nation of Antigua in the news it is about how the United States has yet to pay them for damages instigated by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.  Just recently there were rumors floating that the United States was negotiating positioning a military based on the island in order to avoid paying the multimillion dollar annual fee agreed upon at the World Trade Organization.

The United State may be a small thorn in the side of Antigua, but the international community, at least the likeminded sort that have embraced online casinos, have treated the island nation very well.  Online casinos in both Antigua and Barbuda have received a surge after their regulation processes received British approval.

The United Kingdom is the first country to officially legalize and regulate online casinos.  Their regulation process is considered the most detailed and reliable process on the planet.  So it was with great honor that Antigua received word that the British Department of Culture, Media, and Sports approved the legitimacy of online casino operations in Antigua. This was also great publicity for Antigua as many more operators are now looking to set up shop for their online casinos on the island.

“Key personnel, key management and key operators are required to be in Antigua and Barbuda,” said Kaye McDonald, director of gaming for the Antiguan commission.

“This is of utmost importance.” 

Online casinos got there start in island nations like Antigua and Bermuda and these areas have a strong interest in remaining key players in the future of the industry.

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