Online bingo is legal in the Isle of Man and operates under the comprehensive regulatory framework established by the Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001, commonly known as OGRA (1). All forms of online gambling and gaming are potentially licensable under OGRA, with the exception of spread betting which is regulated by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (1). The Gambling Supervision Commission, known as the GSC, serves as an independent statutory board that regulates all forms of online and land-based gambling on the Island, having been established in 1962 to protect the interests of gamblers (2).
The GSC was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to regulate online gambling in 2001 and has since developed an internationally recognized reputation placing consumer protection at the heart of its objectives (2). The regulatory objectives of the GSC include ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling, and preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder (2). The Isle of Man is home to 70 licensed operators as of 2025, representing the highest number ever, with the gambling and digital technologies industry contributing approximately 16% to the Island's GDP (2).
"The GSC was established in 1962 to protect the interests of gamblers and in 2001, the Isle of Man was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to regulate online gambling."
The Isle of Man offers attractive financial benefits for online gambling operators including low betting duty on a sliding scale from 0.1% to 1.5% based on gross gaming yield, 0% corporation tax for the online gambling sector, and no capital gains or inheritance tax (2). The initial application fee for a main OGRA license is GBP 5,250, with operators required to demonstrate compliance with Advertising Standards Authority Codes and industry self-regulatory codes as a license condition (2). The Island maintains an advanced telecoms infrastructure with first-class fixed and mobile networks, highly resilient bandwidth connectivity, and a strong supportive business ecosystem that works closely with the online gambling sector (2).
Source:
https://www.isleofmangsc.com/gambling/primary-gambling-legislation/
https://www.advennt.com/jurisdictions/online-gaming/isle-of-man/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
