ALDERNEY-based gambling companies are being tempted away to Malta because of the Mediterranean island’s lax regulations, Alderney Gambling Control Commission executive director Andre Wilsenach told a UK parliamentary committee yesterday.

ALDERNEY’S gambling industry will remain strong despite proposals to make offshore operators pay for a UK licence, the island’s director of e-commerce and development has said.

UK GOVERNMENT-OWNED bookmaker Tote was criticised yesterday over plans to move part of its operation to Guernsey as an attempt to avoid paying tax.

ONE of the surprises to emerge from last week’s Institute of Directors annual conference was how close the island came to losing Sportingbet as one of its premier new businesses.

INTERACTIVE gaming company NetPlayTV is creating another 20 jobs in Guernsey.

PLANS for new licensing requirements for overseas e-gambling firms wanting to operate in the UK will have an impact locally.

GUERNSEY has become the central hub for all Virgin Games online gaming services.

VIRGIN GAMES’ plan to move its head office from London to Guernsey has come under fire from a St Peter Port politician.