Antigua and Barbuda has introduced New Regulations governing Internet Gaming in the jurisdiction.

The New Regulations are the result of months of consultation and discussions between the government of Antigua and Barbuda, leading figures in the industry, the offshore gaming association in Antigua and Barbuda and other international bodies.

The New Regulations address many of the concerns expressed with regards to Internet Gaming such as:

· Money Laundering
· Under age gaming
· Customer Protection / Rights

These New Regulations seek to protect players and operators alike while advancing Internet Gaming.

As part of its commitment to ensuring that the regulations are faithfully enforced, the Directorate of Offshore Gaming the body responsible for enforcement and regulation will, as of the introduction of the New Regulations, no longer be part of the Free Trade and Processing Zone.

The Directorate of Offshore Gaming will now be part of the International Financial Sector Regulatory Authority (IFSRA). IFSRA is the body that regulates the offshore industry in Antigua and Barbuda, which include Banks, Insurance and Trusts.

The New Regulations and the move to a more regulatory environment will provide stability and protection to all participants in Internet Gaming.