The best people to write a book on a subject are those who live, work and breathe it.
Twenty six authorities on eGaming – working across a broad cross-section of the island’s eGaming industry – joined forces to write a book on how to form, license and run an eGaming company in the Isle of Man, entitled: ‘You Can!’
The islandhas become a fiercely competitive place of residence for some of the most influential online operators in the industry, such as PokerStars, Microgaming, Full Tilt, SBOBET, 188bet, PaddyPower, 12bet; a list that grows year-on-year.
Co-editor, R Paul Davis, a Canadian barrister and solicitor who established Counting House, a leading consultancy for eGaming worldwide, said: ‘This book went from idea to reality in less than four months, and was ready for release at the annual ICE Gaming Conference in London, where the first edition of 350 copies sold out in under two days.
It is an extraordinary demonstration of the level of integration and co-operation in the island’s business community, leaving competitor jurisdictions coughing in the dust.’
With a foreword written by the Minister for Economic Development, John Shimmin MHK, the book is the first comprehensive start-to-finish guide on starting and running a licensed eGaming enterprise. A contributing lawyer, Claire Milne, a partner at Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC, said: ‘I decided to contribute because it was an excellent opportunity for a cross-section of the Manx eGaming sector to share its experience with those interested in the island as a jurisdiction.
‘This jurisdiction is a business friendly jurisdiction on many levels and I think that this publication is an excellent example of that.
‘Appleby has been committed to the eGaming industry for many years and was delighted to collaborate in this venture.’
New opportunities in e-Gaming are making headway as technology advancements proliferate, motivating innovative entrepreneurs to seek their fortunes by both refining discoveries and filling gaps in the market.
David Hudson, director of the SMP Group, said: ‘Choosing a jurisdiction can bring about a melting pot of reservation.
‘Here, the Isle of Man is offered up as a strong and viable option with a well-established reputation in eGaming, a secure fiscal platform, remarkable support services and a great quality of life, underpinned by a business-friendly government.’
Mary Linehan, chairman of B-Localiom.com, said: ‘The book combines a broad range of guidance, making a convincing case for operators and prospective newcomers to the eGaming industry to choose the Island as a home for their business.’
Business News has looked at the book and at more than 200 pages, it could becominvaluable as a record of the eGaming indistry here.
You won’t find this book in retail stores. It is made available to prospective licensees and related professionals at eGaming shows all over the world.
Copies may also be requested by e-mail: paul@countinghouseltd.com.