What does a Isle of Man licence cover?
The register records Isle of Man as an offshore licensing hub. 15 casino brands hold an active IOM licence, as of 2 Oct 2026: see Isle of Man (IOM). A licence from Isle of Man does not by itself make play legal for players in another market, and does not replace a local licence where one is required. Legal age: 18+.
Source: Official source · read 2 Oct 2026
- Status
- Offshore hub
- Regulator
- Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC)
- Legal age
- 18+
- Licence regime
- OGRA: Full, Network Services, Software Supply
- Key facts
- Remaining B2C operators mainly oriented towards Asia (Mayfly Entertainment – Chinese domains; Chrysalis – Bahigo for Japan) and the Nordic countries (Spinny Moon, Rusg Beithe, Star Jar).
What a player risks
This jurisdiction licenses operators that mainly serve players in other markets. Its licence does not make play legal in the player's own country and does not replace a local licence where one is required. A player using such a site from a market where it is not licensed has no protection or dispute resolution from that market's regulator, and deposits, payments or winnings may be blocked or confiscated. Depending on the law of the player's own country, fines or prosecution may apply. The register records for Isle of Man: Residents of the island are subject to the Gambling Supervision Act; OGRA licence holders mainly target foreign players.
What a Isle of Man licence covers
A licence from an offshore hub is issued to operators that serve players abroad. It is not an authorisation under another market's law, does not by itself make play legal for players anywhere else, and does not replace a local licence where one is required.
17 licence records on file under it, 15 active (15 casino brands), as of 2 Oct 2026. The licence page lists every licensee A–Z with its state and source.