Application forms and guidance notes

Application Forms and Guidance Notes for gambling and e-gaming on the Isle of Man

The Gambling Supervision Commission ('GSC') is available to offer guidance on the process and discussion around the interpretation of OGRA throughout the application process. However, the GSC will not provide legal advice.

Guidance notes

Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001 - Guidance notes for making an Online Gambling application

Approval as testing facility - Test facility guidance notes

Application forms

Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001

• Main details of the Applicant Company
• Details of the Ultimate Parent Company (if applicable)
• Personal Declaration Form for Individuals
• Personal Reference Form for an Applicant Person
• Simplified Personal Declaration Form for Individuals
• 5 Year Renewal - Applicant Company

Gaming (Amendment) Act 1984

• Licensed premises certification
• Registering a controlled machine
• Suppliers application form
• Personal declaration form

Approval as testing facility  - Test facility application form

For all Bookmakers Permits and Betting Office Licences please contact gaming@gov.im for an application form.

For a full OGRA licence the following charges apply:

Fees:

• £5,000 administration fee with the initial application (Network Services, Full or Sub-licence)
• £50,000 per annum thereafter, for a Network Services licence
• £35,000 per annum thereafter, for a Full licence
• £5,000 per annum thereafter, for a Sub-licence

Duty

• For gross gaming yield not exceeding £20 million per annum = 1.5%
• For gross gaming yield more than £20 million, but not exceeding £40 million per annum = 0.5%
• For gross gaming yield exceeding £40 million per annum = 0.1%
• For gross gaming yield from Pool Betting = 15%

For information on Land-based Casinos, Betting Offices or Controlled Gaming Machines (outside of Casinos) please contact us: