October 31, 2024

Isle of Man Gambling Regulator Refutes UN Criticism

The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has strongly refuted recent criticisms from a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report, which alleged that the Isle of Man’s regulatory standards leave it vulnerable to exploitation by organised crime. Mark Rutherford, acting chief officer of the GSC, responded by defending the jurisdiction’s strict […]

October 30, 2024

Isle of Man Regulator Considers Policy Update

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has announced that it may revise its responsible gambling policies following insights from a recent survey. Responses from 33 of the Isle of Man’s 35 licensees revealed a generally positive outlook on responsible gambling measures but identified areas for improvement, such as processing times for self-exclusion requests […]

October 28, 2024

Isle of Man Licensees Block Nearly 3,000 Underage Gamblers

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has reported that nearly 3,000 underage players were successfully blocked from accessing licensed gambling platforms in 2023. This finding highlights the effectiveness of current age verification and responsible gambling measures implemented by Isle of Man licensees. With only a small percentage of responsible gambling tools actively used, […]

October 7, 2024

Cyberhorizon Hit with Major Penalty for AML and CTF Breaches

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has slapped Cyberhorizon, a digital office hosting service, with a hefty £140,000 (€167,297/$183,576) penalty. The fine is a result of serious breaches related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations. This enforcement action sends a clear message about the GSC’s commitment to upholding strict compliance […]

September 11, 2024

St8.io Obtains Isle of Man OGRA Licence to Boost Partnerships

St8.io Expands Global Footprint with Isle of Man OGRA Software Supplier Licence St8.io has reached a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, securing the prestigious Isle of Man OGRA Software Supplier Licence. This achievement enables St8.io to supply its cutting-edge products to other Isle of Man-licensed B2B and B2C partners, further strengthening its presence in […]