Digital IOM announce 79% increase in eGaming licences over last 5 years

Thursday, 9 February 2023 07:30

Digital Isle of Man has seen 'record breaking' figures showing a 79% increase in eGaming licences over the last five years.

The government agency says there's also been a rise in jobs created in the sector over the last year, totalling nearly 1,000.

The announcement comes as Digital Isle of Man has attended the International Gaming Summit conference in London.

The event brought together industry leaders, innovative tech companies and experts to discuss the latest developments in the eGaming and technology world.

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