European Gaming Lawyer magazine Spring 2014 | Page 9

[ Editor’s Message W elcome to the 2014 Spring/ Summer edition of European Gaming Lawyer. The aim of this magazine is to bring together topical, insightful and thought-provoking work from leading figures in the gambling sector. The focus is principally on European markets, and as ever there is much to report. We have countryspecific contributions from leading advisors in the Netherlands, Spain and Denmark. But the global nature of the gambling industry is reflected in articles on Brazil and India. I am particularly pleased however that we also have a number of contributions which are not jurisdiction specific but which instead speak to topics of universal importance in key gambling sectors. We have a fascinating analysis by Andre ] Wilsenach of the potential of Alderney as a hub for international liquidity pooling, identifying ways in which perceived obstacles to international compacts might be overcome. And we have two pieces on international tax issues, one focussing on VAT cha