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E-gaming has helped keep the Island afloat

E-gaming is a success story and the "main reason" why the Island hasn't fallen into recession.  

That's the message from the Chief Minister - who says it's taken over finance as the largest sector in the Manx economy - which has grown by 4.5 per cent. 
 
Employing over 800 people, e-gaming grew by 30 per cent - adding to £4.32 billion made in Gross Domestic Product in 2013/14.
 
With a 16.7 per cent share in the economy, comparing to 10.1 per cent from finance and business services, Allan Bell says the industry is driving prosperity: 
 
 

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