The Isle of Man Gaming Board of Control was established in 1962 and has subsequently been re-named several times. It is now known as the Gambling Supervision Commission when Royal Assent was received for new legislation contained in the Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2006.
The Treasury provide a dedicated resource to the Commission with a team of Gambling Supervision Inspectors and additional administrative staff who collectively have over 40 years’ experience in the licensing and regulation of the many facets of gambling.
The Gambling Supervision Commission comprise a chairperson plus four members who serve for a term of five years. They meet on a regular basis and are supported by the aforementioned team of four inspectors, a secretary to the Commission and a further senior secretary.
The Commissioners have the following responsibilities:
- Supervising and controlling the conduct of casinos;
- Granting and renewing bookmakers’ permits, public and restricted betting office licences;
- Undertaking the licensing and supervision of online gambling;
- Controlling the use, sale and operation of controlled machines for amusement and prizes and licensing the premises where they are located; and
- Maintaining a register of society lotteries
For more information about their work please go to their dedicated website: www.gov.im/gambling & e-gambling
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