written and last updated by
Sam Smith at
13 Dec 2023
Journalist, Editorial Department
The annual Digital Isle conference for local authorities recently took place in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man. The event concluded that the island's iGaming licensing jurisdiction continues to attract a steady influx of new international brands.
The Digital Isle of Man, the government body responsible for promoting foreign investment in the online gaming sector, recently announced that it has partially met its goals for 2023, which include creating 200 new jobs and increasing the number of iGaming licenses to 90.
During the conference, the island's department confirmed that it has achieved 72% of its job creation target and 93% of its licensing goal. Additionally, the Gambling Supervision Commission, the island's gaming regulator, has already recorded over 100 entries in its licensee section, suggesting that the target for the number of licenses may soon be reached.
While the number of active licenses still lags behind the initial projections, the growing popularity of the Isle of Man among iGaming companies from various regions is evident. Many industry representatives view collaboration with the island as a sound investment, influenced by legislative changes in competing jurisdictions like Curacao and stricter requirements for licensees.
Among the new brands entering the Isle of Man jurisdiction are numerous operators from Asia, who are not only registering on the island but also relocating staff there. One of the most notable companies, technology provider King Gaming, has recently received approval for what is set to be the "largest private investment on the Isle of Man." Construction has already begun on a headquarters in Douglas that will employ 300 people. Competing brand Celton Manx has also expanded its operations by opening a live dealer studio for online casinos on the island.
As a reminder, JP Morgan estimates that Macau's gross gaming revenue for December will reach $17 billion.
