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When Manuel 'fellatiado' Ruivo isn't busy playing poker professionally, he loves to fish. When he won the Sunday Warm-Up last weekend for more than $32,000, it was like landing a big catch - a great experience, but no reason to get overexcited. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in Isle of Man has proven to a poker firm that bluffing does not always pay. ASA banned the airing of a TV advert that is deemed “socially irresponsible” and misrepresentative of the risks associated with poker games. Produced by Stars Interactive Ltd tr. The Poker Million has been a televised European poker tournament since its inception in November 2000. The final debuted to 30 million viewers and has since remained popular. It was created by UK gaming outfit Ladbrokes with the help of sports promotion firm Matchroom Sport. Every October, the poker room plays host to the Isle Open, which promises in excess of $1.5 million in guaranteed prize money across more than 15 days of poker action. And that is definitely not all! There are regular $50,000 and $10,000 guaranteed re-entry tournaments throughout the year wherein players have been known to fire off several.
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The GSC has three messages to those who rely upon its supervision to keep gambling safe. Covid-19 update 5 May 2020
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The Gambling Supervision Commission ('GSC') is an independent statutory board established in 1962. In addition to the licensing and regulation of land-based gambling operations (casino, amusement and slot machines, betting offices and lotteries), the Commission also regulates all online gambling activities, which have grown significantly in recent years. The core principles the Commission upholds are
- To keep the gambling industry crime free
- To protect the young and those at risk
- To ensure that the services offered by licence holders are fair and that players receive their true winnings
GSC Services
For Further information on our services please contact us:
Ground Floor
St George's Court
Myrtle Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
Im Pokrik Navak
IM1 1ED
Telephone:+44 1624 694331
Fax:+44 1624 694344
Email:Send Email
The GSC is committed to transparency and accountability and will always endeavour to act in a fair and professional manner. The GSC accepts feedback and comments and complaints are acknowledged as a way to improve procedures or ensure that our role is better understood. Please see Guidance - Making a complaint against the GSC for further details on how to make a formal complaint.
The Isle of Man as a jurisdiction
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The Isle of Man Government actively encourages the development of gambling and e-gaming business on the island. It remains committed to delivering a stable government and strong regulatory environment, supported by a wide range of attractive business benefits.
Ion Miners
If you are looking to locate your business in the Isle of Man, this site contains information and application forms to assist you in making your decision and getting the application process started.
In 2001, the Isle of Man Government was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to introduce legislation specifically designed to benefit gambling and e-gaming firms and fully protect customers. Following further recent changes, the licensing and regulatory controls are now more responsive to the needs of the gambling and e-gaming industries.
Ion Minerals
The Isle of Man Government and the private sector have worked hard to ensure that the island has a world class infrastructure and full range of support services in place for the gambling industry.
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Department for Enterprise
The Department for Enterprise actively promotes the gambling sector on the Isle of Man and has a dedicated e-Gaming section which offers help to companies wishing to have a gaming presence on the island. If you need practical advice on your potential application for a licence, they will help guide you through the process.
Pokerstars Iom Address
For more information visit their website.