The Tribal Internet Gaming Alliance (TIGA), an alliance of Indian Tribes working collectively to bring Internet gaming to Indian Country within the framework of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) and other state and federal laws, has received a letter of recognition and support from the Government of the Isle of Man, a leader in the iGaming industry. The letter, which was written by Peter Greenhill, can be viewed here. It states in part: “The Isle of Man (we) are pleased to recognize the treaty organization that is known as the Tribal Internet Gaming Alliance (TIGA). We recognize TIGA’s mission…

IsleOfMan.com – UK government plans to impose a new taxation regime for online gambling will leave Island firms facing higher costs and more administration. That’s the verdict of a KPMG report commissioned by the Remote Gambling Association. The UK Treasury last year announced plans to tax online gambling on a place of consumption basis at 15 per cent. At present tax is applied at the source of the bet – where the operator is based. A detailed report on the implications for the industry has just been produced by KPMG’s economics research team. It means Island based e-gaming firms with…