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Isle of Man Sees Unprecedented Demand in Licence Applications From Global Online Gambling Businesses

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The Isle of Man has seen a huge increase in demand from global gaming operators amid proposed changes to regulation and structure in some jurisdictions.

Initial enquiries, sparked by uncertainty about the impact and scope of jurisdictional and political changes, and positive follow-up discussions have seen service providers on the Isle of Man report an uptick in enquiries from businesses wanting to relocate to the Island over the last 12 months.

There has been a thirty per cent increase in demand this year with the number of licensees to be supervised by the Gambling Supervision Commission now at 55 with several more in the pipeline, an increase of 21 in last 12 months, in comparison to 8 licence approvals in 2019.

The recent regulatory changes in alternate jurisdictions, combined with the Island’s handling of Covid-19 and the introduction of a new software supplier licence has contributed to a significant surge in the number of applications as businesses seek strong regulation around player protection providing comfort to banks, PSP’s and investors.

Steve Brennan, Chief Executive of The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, comments:

“We are exceptionally busy at the minute processing a significant rise in the number of applications for online gambling operators.

We continued to work throughout lockdown, and over the last 10 months, we have received or completed a considerable number of applications. By the time we have closed those out and added recent applications, we will have 60 licences to supervise.”

Speaking on why operators are choosing the Isle of Man, Jade Zorab, Director of Amber Gaming, responded:

“The Isle of Man has proven to be at the forefront of the more notable eGaming jurisdictions over the years. It has a combination of a stable political and economic environment, low tax and advanced IT infrastructure in addition to a cluster of experienced and reliable professional organisations – all of which has created a compelling proposition for eGaming companies both locally and further afield.

“The Island also offers a flexible licensing regime with a pragmatic and efficient regulator, which is especially valuable during a time where there is so much global uncertainty and regulatory changes in several other jurisdictions which brings the prospect of significant operational challenges. Given the Island’s strong reputation and open and innovative approach in the evolving gaming landscape, the future outlook is positive and it is no surprise that the Isle of Man is experiencing an influx of eGaming ventures, which we are proud to support.”

 

Lyle Wraxall, Chief Executive at Digital Isle of Man, adds:

“A key strength of the Isle of Man is its commitment to the development and continued success of the eGaming companies domiciled here. Digital Isle of Man supports this by striving to build and maintain solid foundations for our Island businesses to flourish, offering quick fire advice and tackling obstacles to ease business decisions and burdens along the way.

We have strong heritage and credentials in the eGaming sector and are renowned for our premium regulation which is becoming more and more important to businesses. As businesses licensed elsewhere seek security and continued business growth, the experience and expertise based in the Isle of Man is the logical next step for businesses to mature and grow.

The Isle of Man has a track record of being a safe and secure place for businesses to grow, and boasts a confident, stable economy, with no market restrictions, ensuring minimal disruption to business progress and opportunities.”

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BETBY SHINES AT SBC SUMMIT LISBON WITH ESPORTS AWARD TRIUMPH

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BETBY, a leading provider of premium sports betting solutions, solidified its industry presence with a standout appearance at this year’s SBC Summit in Lisbon.

Featuring a strikingly redesigned stand, BETBY showcased the full capabilities of its innovative sportsbook solutions and services throughout the event. A key focus was on the rapidly expanding Latin American market, particularly Brazil, where the company continues to strengthen its footprint.

The event concluded on a high note with BETBY securing the SBC Award for Esports Supplier of the Year. This accolade follows several major product launches throughout the year, including the debut of the advanced AI Labs sportsbook tools, continuous updates to BETBY Games’ proprietary esports content, and an enhanced Bet Builder feature, designed to elevate the sports betting experience for users globally.

Leonid Pertsovskiy, BETBY’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We believe that this recognition from the SBC Summit Lisbon is a reflection of our ongoing commitment at BETBY to advancing the sports betting industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation and operational excellence. Winning the Esports Supplier of the Year award was the perfect ending for us. It reflects the dedication of our entire team, each of whom has played a crucial role in our success. As we look ahead to next year, we are well-positioned to set new records and continue our growth trajectory.”

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Dutch Regulator Kansspelautoriteit Hands Out Penalty Payment Order to Luxurybingods

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Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a penalty payment order on the owner of social media account Luxurybingods for organising bingos without a permit and advertising those bingos. The KSA wants to prevent the party involved from continuing to organise and advertise bingos without a permit. For organising, the penalty payment order is €19,000 per bingo with a maximum of €190,000. And for advertising, a penalty payment order of €9500 per advertisement with a maximum of €95,000 applies.

Small games of chance such as bingo may only be organised by an association that has existed for at least three years and was not established to organise games of chance. The prizes to be won may not be worth more than €400 each or €1550 in total. Furthermore, there is a ban on advertising these small games of chance.

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During a visit to the Harbour Club in Eindhoven on 27 March this year, supervisors from the Ksa saw that the Luxurybingods bingo was in full swing. No permit had been requested for this. Furthermore, research shows that this bingo was extensively advertised via TikTok. Tickets cost €65 each and the value of the prizes was far above the maximum permitted by law. The bingo was held for the benefit of the organisation itself.

Repetition

The KSA believes that the chance of recurrence is high. Partly because bingos have also been held at other locations and the owner offered illegal online lotteries in 2022 via the Instagram account Luxurybingods. The organisation has already been reprimanded for this by the KSA. The imposed penalty payment prevents the person concerned from continuing to organise these types of bingos.

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Amusnet Releases its Latest Video Slot, 40 Bulky Dice

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Amusnet has released 40 Bulky Dice – a classic video slot full of lucky dice symbols with a modern twist, which tempts with lots of entertainment and fantastic prizes.

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