Gambling Supervision Commission
The Gambling Supervision Commission is a body corporate initially established in 1962 and consists of a Chairman and four members.
In addition to the licensing and regulation of terrestrial gambling operations as the Casino, amusement or slot machines, betting and lotteries the Commission is also charged with the regulation of all online gambling activities.
The regulatory core principles the Commission upholds are;
- to keep the gambling industry crime free,
- to protect the young and vulnerable and
- to ensure that the facilities offered by licenceholders are fair and that players receive their true winnings.
The Treasury provide a dedicated resource to the Commission with three Gambling Supervision Inspectors and Senior Secretary who collectively have over 50 years’ experience in the licensing and regulation of the many facets of gambling.
The Department of Trade and Industry has been given responsibility for promoting and developing the island as a progressive jurisdiction for e-gambling which interfaces with other departments of Government who promote the island’s numerous other e-commerce opportunities.
