Gambling legislation reforms

Overview

The GSC is conducting a public consultation on a package of draft legislative reforms to the following Acts:

• Gambling (Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism) Act 2018
   
• Gambling Supervision Act 2010
   
• Gambling (Amendment) Act 2006
   
• Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001
   
• Casino Act 1986
   
• Gaming, Betting and Lotteries Act 1988
   
• The Gaming (Amendment) Act 1984

The primary aim of these reforms is to enhance and harmonise the GSC’s regulatory powers across the legislative framework. This includes strengthening entry controls, and expanding inspection and investigation powers to ensure a more consistent and effective approach to supervision. In addition, a number of targeted amendments are being proposed on an Act-specific basis to address particular regulatory needs.

These reforms are intended to reinforce the GSC’s ability to uphold high regulatory standards, which will deliver benefits to the gambling industry by bolstering the Island’s reputation as a well-regulated and internationally credible jurisdiction.

The proposed draft legislative changes also form part of the GSC’s broader preparations for the upcoming Moneyval inspection in 2026, and will help to ensure that the Island’s gambling regulatory framework remains aligned with evolving international expectations.

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The Department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

We will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as you may reasonably require to enable you to access or reply to this consultation.

If you would like to receive this document as a paper copy, in another format or need assistance with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email ben.byrne@gov.im or telephone +44 1624 686620.

Responding to this consultation and questions

You can respond to this consultation online by clicking on the 'Online Survey' link below. Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation in the 'Related' section below and email it to ben.byrne@gov.im