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GameIOM launch first title with William Hill

28 Dec 2016

Isle of Man-based software developer GameIOM Technologies has launched “Fortune Cats,” its first mobile and desktop slot title, with William Hill via its Macau tab. The Asian-themed feline offer is a five-reel, fifty-payline slot offering a unique sixth reel feature. “This is the initial launch of what will be many games that will be harnessing …

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Pariplay to provide scratch card content to Isle of Man operator

20 Dec 2016

Online gambling content supplier PariPlay has inked a contract to provide scratch card content to the Isle of Man operator World Lottery Club, an international lottery betting brand operated by Annexio Limited. Under the agreement, Pariplay’s entire portfolio of in-house developed, branded and original online scratch cards will be integrated exclusively with World Lottery Club’s …

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Sporaga to set up shop in Isle of Man

28 Sep 2016

Daily fantasy sports company Sporaga Limited has been granted a license by the Isle of Man’s Department of Economic Development to develop operations on the island. Sporaga is focused on the international football market and offers13 leagues from different countries around the world. It completed beta testing in Brazil earlier this year and aspires to …

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Nextgen refresh proven slot title

18 Aug 2016

NYX Gaming-owned development studio NextGen Gaming has given its Irish-themed Emerald Isle title’s graphics and animations a “modern refresh”. The title will relaunch across NYX OGS next week. A demo can be accessed here:

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GAN launch Lady Luck with Isle of Capri

17 Aug 2016

US land based casino operator Isle of Capri Casinos has launched its Lady Luck social casino brand under a new interactive arm of the company. The social casino developed on GAN’s simulated gaming platform is supported by Isle of Capri’s 14 casino properties across the US and is described as a global contemporary lifestyle brand. …

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Paddy Power closes Isle of Man office and heads for Malta

23 Jun 2016

The Isle of Man Examiner newspaper reports that Paddy Power is to close its licensing office on the Isle of Man, where it has been active for some years, following the merger with Betfair (see previous reports). The departure of the gambling group to new offices in Malta, where the activities of Betfair and Paddy …

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Isle of Man regulator mulls digital currencies

30 Apr 2016

With the continued increase in the use of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin in online gambling transactions, the publication CoinDesk reports that regulators on the Isle of Man are currently weighing regulatory changes that would allow gambling services to accept digital currencies “as if they were cash”, to ensure that the regulations remain relevant and …

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Trada casino to drop Isle of Man licensing

4 Apr 2016

TradaGames (IOM) Limited has advised players at its Trada Casino that effective April 8 it will be focusing on its UK Gambling Commission licensing and relinquishing its Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission licence. The company did not give reasons for its decision in an email to players which advised: “We have recently taken the …

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Cheltenham “no pay” furore latest

4 Apr 2016

The confiscation of Cheltenham horseracing winnings by Isle of Man licensed online sports books 138.com, 12Bet, Fun88.co.uk and TLC Bet is being investigated by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, the regulator confirmed Monday. The bookmaking companies have claimed that they seized winnings due to “suspicious transactions” (see previous reports) In a statement, the …

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Glut of quality games readied for ICE expo

26 Jan 2016

Exhibition visitors to upcoming ICE Totally Gaming are not going to be short of game choice as exhibitors gear up to dazzle. IGT’s interactive division says it has a blockbuster lineup for new games and player experiences that will include new themes MegaJackpots Isle O’ Plenty, Wheel of Fortune on Tour, Cleopatra Plus, Family Guy …

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Isle of Man names new e-business director

10 Nov 2015

Jonathan Mills has been appointed by the Isle of Man as director of e-business with immediate effect. Technology entrepreneur Mills brings over three decades of experience within e-Business having founded or co-founded six technology businesses. Mills acted as interim managing director for Inspired Gaming Group during his two year stint and was instrumental in the …

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Isle of Man gears up for sixth e-gaming summit

4 Nov 2015

With the sixth annual e-Gaming Summit just weeks away on November 10, organisers KPMG have released details of the expert speakers who will address delegates. There will once again be a series of Master Classes run by the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) that will include international panellists such as IMGL President Joerg Hofmann, …

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Isle of Man online gambling industry grew 30 percent last year

10 Sep 2015

The decision years ago by the Isle of Man government to create an online gambling hub and regulatory jurisdiction continues to pay economic dividends, with the latest government figures showing that growth has been strong in the last year, and that the industry is now among the most significant in the island economy, generating jobs …

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Isle of Man to assist new corporate arrivals

30 Jul 2015

The Isle of Man, already home to a flourishing online gambling industry, could well see more companies relocating or starting up on the island following news of a new government initiative to attract corporates. Chief Minister Allan Bell this week announced the creation of a new Enterprise Development Fund to support local businesses and encourage …

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Former Isle of Man e-gaming exec to remain on the island

30 Jul 2015

The mystery of where former Isle of Man e-Gaming Development and Director of e-Business Peter Greenhill’s next job will be has been solved with the news that he is to remain on the island, joining the international trust and corporate services provider, Equiom, as head of e-Business with effect from October 2015. His responsibilities at …

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IOM seeks new director for e-business development

15 Jul 2015

Peter Greenhill, director for e-business development for the Isle of Man Government, will be returning to the private sector following completion of his two-year contract. The department has embarked on a recruitment drive for a successor to Greenhill who will remain on the Island and has agreed to assist with the transition. “e-Business is the …

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Online gaming remains a key contributor to Isle of Man economy

6 Jun 2015

The Manx eGaming Association annual report published this week reveals that the online gambling sector has continued to be a key contributor to the Isle of Man economy, employing 900 people with an average salary of more than £50,000 p.a. The industry delivered 13.5 percent of national income in the latest 2012/13 period for which …

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Isle of Man and Netherlands regulators set to sign MOU

29 May 2015

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and the Netherlands Gaming Authority have signed a Letter of Intent expressing a mutual wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding once online gambling has been legalised under the Gaming and Betting Act in The Netherlands. Spokesmen for the two bodies said the LOI is a precursor …

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Robson to head IOM e-gaming development

11 May 2015

Mark Robson will lead the Isle of Man’s e-Gaming development following his appointment by the island’s  Department of Economic Development. Prior to this appointment, Robson has served in IT for Microgaming, SHFL Entertainment and Prima Poker.  Most recently he ran his own consultancy based on the Isle of Man. “With over a decade of experience …

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Dutch and Isle of Man regulators to collaborate

9 May 2015

The chiefs of the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission and the Dutch Games of Chance Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or “KSA”) have signed a Letter of Intent developing a cooperative agreement between the two regulatory bodies. The agreement covers elements such as cross-border supervision, exchanges of data, consumer protection and measures designed to streamline and reciprocate …

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Tax relief for Isle of Man gambling operators

19 Dec 2014

The impact of the UK’s new point-of-consumption tax regime will be mitigated for online gambling operators licensed on the Isle of Man, thanks to the island government’s decision this week to allow such operators to claim Double Duty Relief. The concession is up to a monetary maximum equivalent to the amount of gambling duty that …

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Isle of Man response to new Brit tax laws on internet gambling

2 Dec 2014

In response to the introduction of Point of Consumption tax by the British government on Monday, the head of the Isle of Man’s e-gaming regulation and licensing, Peter Greenhill, has issued a statement clarifying the island’s position. Greenhill says the effect of the tax on the Isle of Man online gaming sector will be minimal …

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Content 8 is Isle of Man’s company of the year

22 Nov 2014

Continent 8 Technologies, which over the last 15 years has established itself as a top provider of managed hosting and network solutions to many of the world’s largest online businesses, has been named ‘Company of the Year’ in the 2014 Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence. The panel of independent judges remarked that the …

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Impressive speakers at the next IOM gaming summit

22 Oct 2014

The next KPMG sponsored Isle of Man eGaming Summit will include an impressive lineup of expert speakers, and will feature a cross-order debate involving regulators from the UK, California, Denmark, Schleswig-Holstein and Isle of Man. This fifth annual eGaming Summit features something of a departure from the usual structure, as it commences with a smaller, …

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