The new Gambling Act (Geldspielgesetz - GSG) and the Casino Ordinance (Spielbankenverordnung - SPBV) of the Principality of Liechtenstein allow the operation of a casino. Today, the government authorised the call for tenders. Until an evaluation report will be published, only one license will be granted. Applications for the license have to be filed by 31 March 2011, 4:30 p.m.

The Tories plan a shake-up of gambling laws after the number of betting addicts soared by 25 per cent. The proposals include a ban on internet gamblers using credit cards and stricter rules on advertising for casinos, bookmakers and betting websites. Foreign internet firms could not operate sites in the UK unless they could prove self-regulation. The call comes after addiction charities warned Britain's gambling problem could get worse as the economy shrinks.