Internet gambling on the island started largely as an extension of telephone betting but has developed into a wide range of activities including gaming, poker and bingo. The updated legislation will reflect this change after initially being postponed a number of years ago in order to allow time for the industry to develop.

According to the Treasury Department, the Bill is not intended to deal with regulatory aspects or anti-money laundering matters but would make the exchange of information between the island’s gambling bodies and itself and off-Island agencies more effective in order to tackle unlawful activities.