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In light of the recent abolition of 6.75pc levy on bets and replacing it with a 15pc tax on bookmakers' gross profits, there are major repercussions for both offline and online betting. For example, UK companies are more than likely to relocate their offshore trading into the UK. SMi conferences is running a 2-day event focused on the tax, legal and social implications of both offline & online sports gambling

Delegates will have the opportunity to find out about the international legal implications of offering betting services on-line and the impact of the recent downturn in the new economy on Internet casinos and Gambling sector. Other topics to be discussed include how to simplify the payment transactions behind online and brand building tactics.

Key speakers include: Edward Wray, Chief Executive Officer, www.betfair.com Robert Hartnett, PR Director, Global Betting Exchange David Craven, CEO, Wembley New Media Services Limited Morgan, Managing Director, E-Space Rohit Nathaniel, Head of Internet Gaming, earthport Warwick Bartlett, Chairman, British Betting Office Association (BBOA) Chairman, Bookmakers Committee to the Levy Board Davy Simms, Sales Manager, Access Gaming Systems Peter Higgins, Business Development Director, Sportingbet (UK) David Annat, Managing Director, PA Sporting Life Jacob Hayler, Analyst, Datamonitor Ed Andrewes, Commercial Director, Blue Square Charles Malir, Marketing Director, Orbis

Online Sports Gambling has been produced by SMi IT & New Media Conferences.

SMi's core function is the production of strategic management conferences, workshops, newsletters and management reports, developed through extensive research and strong relationships with government bodies, trade associations and professional advisors.

For further information please visit our website www.smi-online.co.uk/sportsgambling2.asp or contact our client services department by phone: +44 (0) 870 909 0711 or facsimilie: +44 (0) 870 909 0712.

CONTACT: Sapna Khimani, Marketing Executive - IT & New Media, SMi e-mail: skhimani@smi-online.co.uk WWW: www.smi-online.co.uk/sportsgambling2.asp Tel: +44 (0)20 7827 6108 Fax: +44 (0)20 7827 6109