Gilmore Leaves Isle Of Man E-Gaming

Published: Friday, May 13, 2005 Online-Casinos.com

GILMORE LEAVES ISLE OF MAN E-GAMING

New leader appointed

John Gilmore of the e-Gaming Development department of the Isle of Man handed over leadership of the department to Bill Mummery this week.

The Department of Trade and Industry announced the appointment of Mummery as Head of E-Gaming Development. He will continue to work closely with all parties to promote and advise in the development of the Isle of Man as a centre for e-gaming.

"It is an exciting time for Bill to be joining in terms of the development of the e-gaming sector on the Isle of Man" said Alex Downie, Minister for Trade & Industry, "This month we saw the zero rate corporation tax for the e-gaming sector come into effect, following very closely the change in policy over the acceptance of bets from the US."

"These moves demonstrate the Government's commitment to providing an attractive proposition for e-gaming businesses considering re-location to the Island. These, alongside, the high-quality legislative and regulatory environment on the Island, allows businesses to expand and develop."

Mummery brings with him an impressive background. He has spent 20 years in a corporate environment in broadcast and IT technology, and he co-founded BetInternet, the online sport business, on the Island in 1997.

"John Gilmore has been a key driver in moving the Isle of Man Government's e-gaming proposition forward in a very positive manner" added Downie, "Both the Isle of Man Government and the e-gaming related industries here on the Island have benefited greatly from his contribution. The Department of Trade and Industry wish him the very best."