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Isle of Man
Gambling license
Prestigious jurisdiction for reputable operators
with access to Tier-1 markets and banks
with access to Tier-1 markets and banks
Isle of Man
Gambling license
Prestigious jurisdiction for reputable operators with access to Tier-1 markets and banks
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We will help you get a
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a world-class
iGaming project
license and launch
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iGaming project
Jurisdiction overview Isle of Man
General information
Isle of Man is a self-governing territory under the jurisdiction of the British Crown with one of the most respected licensing systems in the online gambling industry. Licenses are issued by the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) — a government body with over 20 years of regulatory experience.
The Isle of Man license is considered one of the most prestigious in the industry. It ensures full legal protection, a high level of trust from banks and PSPs, and allows access to regulated markets in the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Thanks to its stable legal framework, transparency, player protection, and crypto-friendly approach, the Isle of Man license is popular with international operators aiming for legal and long-term business operations.
The Isle of Man license is considered one of the most prestigious in the industry. It ensures full legal protection, a high level of trust from banks and PSPs, and allows access to regulated markets in the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Thanks to its stable legal framework, transparency, player protection, and crypto-friendly approach, the Isle of Man license is popular with international operators aiming for legal and long-term business operations.
1. Local Company
The operator must register a legal entity on the Isle of Man. Foreign ownership is allowed, but the company structure must be fully transparent and controllable.
2. Single License Type — Universal
The Isle of Man issues a single Full OGRA license (Online Gambling Regulation Act License), covering all types of online gambling: casino, betting, poker, bingo, fantasy sports, lotteries, etc.
3. Minimum Share Capital
Each shareholder, director, and top executive must undergo thorough due diligence, including:
The full process — from submitting an application to receiving the license — takes on average 4 to 8 months, including technical and legal verification.
The operator must register a legal entity on the Isle of Man. Foreign ownership is allowed, but the company structure must be fully transparent and controllable.
2. Single License Type — Universal
The Isle of Man issues a single Full OGRA license (Online Gambling Regulation Act License), covering all types of online gambling: casino, betting, poker, bingo, fantasy sports, lotteries, etc.
3. Minimum Share Capital
- At least £100,000 (approx. €115,000) in paid-up share capital is required.
- Funds are used as a guarantee for fulfilling obligations to players.
Each shareholder, director, and top executive must undergo thorough due diligence, including:
- Passport and certificate of no criminal record
- Source of funds verification
- Proof of professional reputation (references, biography, experience)
- A physical office on the island is required
- Appointment of a local resident director
- Hosting of controlled servers or gateways in a local data center (a hybrid with offshore platform is allowed)
- Appointment of a Compliance Officer and MLRO
- Implementation of a responsible gambling policy
- Maintenance of customer and financial records in accordance with FATF standards
- Mandatory annual audit and reporting to the regulator
The full process — from submitting an application to receiving the license — takes on average 4 to 8 months, including technical and legal verification.
Advantages of the Isle of Man license
High level of trust
One of the most respected licenses in the industry
Prestigious reputation
Issued by a regulator with over 20 years of experience
Full legalization
Provides full legal protection for operators
and players
and players
For all gambling types
A single license covers casino, betting, bingo, poker, and other games
Services and timeline for obtaining a license
Services for obtaining a Isle of Man license
Total estimated time to obtain the license — 4–8 months
- Registration of a Manx company (LLC / Ltd)
- Appointment of at least two local directors
- Address reservation and Registered Office service
- Collection of a full set of documents for all participants
- Business plan, game mechanics description, technical infrastructure. RNG certificates, player protection procedures, AML/KYC policies
- Submission of the application to the GSC after full preparation of the package
- Payment of the government fee
- Website and platform audit from the GSC’s perspective
- Technical certification of RNG and software via accredited labs
- Due diligence and background checks of key persons
- Opening corporate and gaming accounts in Isle of Man banks (required by GSC)
- Full communication with the regulator: responses to inquiries, corrections, clarifications
- Stage 1: Preparation of the company and documentation — 2–4 weeks
- Stage 2: Application review and regulator's due diligence — 8–12 weeks
Total estimated time to obtain the license — 4–8 months
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FAQ
Everything you need to know before starting a gambling business in Isle of Man
Licenses are issued by the Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) — an independent government body operating since 1962, responsible for regulating remote gambling since 2001.
The main license is the Full OGRA (Online Gambling Regulation Act License), which covers:
- Online casinos
- Sports betting
- Lotteries
- Poker
- Bingo
- Peer-to-peer games
No. To apply, a company must be incorporated in the Isle of Man.
Beneficial owners may be non-residents, but the corporate structure must be transparent and compliant with GSC regulations.
Beneficial owners may be non-residents, but the corporate structure must be transparent and compliant with GSC regulations.
The minimum paid-up share capital is £100,000 (approx. €115,000).
Funds are not deposited with the regulator but must be readily available to cover player obligations.
Funds are not deposited with the regulator but must be readily available to cover player obligations.
Yes. The following is mandatory:
- A registered office on the Isle of Man
- At least one local resident director
- Hosting of servers or a controlling gateway on the Isle of Man or in an approved jurisdiction
Yes. Operators must implement geo-blocking and restrict access from countries where gambling is prohibited or the license is not recognized (e.g., the USA, Turkey, certain Asian and African countries).
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