Jersey Gambling Commission

What Jersey Gambling Commission does

The Jersey Gambling Commission is a statutory regulatory body corporate established in September 2010 under the Gambling Commission (Jersey) Law 2010, headquartered at 4th Floor, Osprey House, 5–7 Old Street, St Helier, Jersey. It is responsible for the general supervision and regulation of all commercial and charitable gambling in Jersey, with the exception of the Channel Islands Lottery which is administered directly by the Government of Jersey. The Commission licenses and supervises operators across three principal domains: remote gambling (B2C operators, B2B platform providers, hosting providers, software designers, testing houses, and disaster recovery/load-balancing providers), land-based commercial gambling (Class I and Class II bookmakers, machine operators and suppliers, thrift clubs, race tracks, crown & anchor, promotional prize lotteries, and amusements with prizes), and social & charitable gambling (registrations, permits, and private/membership gambling for charities, clubs, groups and societies based and run from Jersey). Personal Gambling Licences are issued to individuals undertaking director/principal responsibilities for licensed operators, separately from JFSC oversight.

The Commission operates as an independent body funded entirely by licence fees rather than public taxation, with fines remitted to the Treasury Consolidated Fund. It is governed by three statutory principles enshrined in law: protecting children and vulnerable persons, preventing fraud and money laundering (with coordinated registration through the Jersey Financial Services Commission for B2C operators offering casino-style games), and ensuring verifiably fair consumer outcomes. Its regulatory toolkit includes codes of practice, advice notes, consultation papers, formal Directions, civil penalties of up to £5,000 (or twice the profit from a breach), licence suspension and revocation, and a dedicated gambling therapy service operated via the Gordon Moody Association funded by a mandatory licensee levy. Leadership comprises Chairman Advocate Cyril Whelan (Jersey's longest-serving Crown Advocate, re-appointed November 2019) and Chief Executive Jason Lane (founding CEO since 2010, Vice-President of IAGR from October 2020, and Chairman of GREF). The Commission is small (1–10 employees) and publishes annual reports, with the latest being the 2024 report.

Name

Jersey Gambling Commission

Legal name

Jersey Gambling Commission

Website

https://jgc.je

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jersey Gambling Commission is a statutory regulatory body, established September 2010 under the Gambling Commission (Jersey) Law 2010, that licences and regulates all remote, land-based commercial, and social and charitable gambling in Jersey. It is funded by licence fees and serves operators, suppliers, testing houses, and charitable organisations operating from the island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gambling Regulation

akta.pro primary industry

Gambling, Alcohol & Controlled Substances Regulators (BPAIAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Regulatory Consulting & Advisory (MPAEAOAA), Sports Betting Regulatory, Licensing & Legal Services (MPAEACAO), Responsible Gambling (RG) Compliance & Player Protection (MPAEAOAE)

Keywords

• Gambling regulation services
• Gambling licensing authority
• Remote gambling compliance
• Land-based gambling licensing
• Charitable gambling permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. License fees: The Commission is funded by licence fees, not the taxpayer. It operates as an independent body of the States of Jersey, with all fines collected going to the Treasury Consolidated Fund.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Jersey Gambling Commission is the statutory regulatory body that licences and regulates all gambling activity in Jersey (excluding the Channel Islands Lottery). It issues licences, permits, and approvals to remote gambling operators, platform providers, hosting providers, software designers, testing houses, bookmakers, gambling machine operators, thrift clubs, machine suppliers, race tracks, and social/charitable organisations. It also enforces compliance through a civil penalty scheme, directions, licence suspensions, and revocations.

Product overview

The Jersey Gambling Commission operates as a statutory regulatory body that licences and regulates gambling activities in Jersey. The Commission offers a portfolio of regulatory services organized across three main categories: Remote Gambling (covering B2C operators, B2B platform/hosting/software providers, testing houses, and personal licences), Land-Based Commercial Gambling (covering bookmakers, lotteries, machine operators, thrift clubs, machine suppliers, and entertainment gambling), and Social & Charitable Gambling (covering registrations, permits, and membership gambling for charitable organizations). Additional services include disaster recovery approvals, personal gambling licences, and social responsibility oversight. The Commission does not offer a unified software product but rather provides licensing, compliance oversight, policy guidance, and regulatory enforcement services to gambling operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remote Gambling Licensing Statutory licensing and regulatory oversight for remote gambling activity from Jersey, covering B2C Operators (e.g., T40 Technologies, Annexio, Jupiter Gaming), B2B Platform Providers, Hosting Providers, Software Designers, and Approved Testing Houses. Required for any entity conducting remote gambling operations from Jersey.
• Land-Based Commercial Gambling Licensing Licensing and regulation of commercial for-profit gambling from physical premises in Jersey, covering Class I and Class II Bookmakers, Promotional Prize Lotteries, Gambling Machine Operators, Thrift Clubs, Machine Suppliers, Crown & Anchor operations, Race Tracks (e.g., Jersey Race Club), and Amusements with Prizes.
• Social & Charitable Gambling Approvals Approvals for charitable organisations, clubs, groups and societies based in Jersey conducting gambling for fundraising, including Registrations (prize fund under £1,500 or three or fewer events per year), Permits (prize fund over £12,000 per event or £30,000 per year, with £25 amendment fee), and Private/Membership gambling for non-commercial club activities.
• Personal Gambling Licence (PGL) Personal licence required for individuals employed by Trust Company Businesses who undertake director or principal responsibilities for commercial gambling operators; functions separately from Jersey Financial Services Commission regulation.
• Disaster Recovery and Mirroring/Load Balancing Approvals Regulatory approval service for providers of Disaster Recovery Services and Mirroring/Load Balancing Services supporting Remote Gambling Licensees, ensuring business continuity and system resilience for licensed remote gambling operations.
• Social Responsibility Services Programmes to protect vulnerable persons from gambling harm, including self-exclusion support and a dedicated gambling therapy service operated through the Gordon Moody Association at www.gamblingtherapy.je. Funded by a mandatory levy on licensees.
• Regulatory Guidance and Codes of Practice Published policy statements, codes of practice, and advice notes governing responsible gambling, AML requirements, technical standards, and operational requirements for all licensee categories. Includes archived consultations, annual reports, and legislation references.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Commission has overseen gambling regulation in Jersey since 2010, with 66 charities registered and 19 thrift clubs licensed.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR)coreOthers · 20 October 2020JGC Chief Executive Jason Lane was elected Vice-President of IAGR. The Vice-President role is for one year, after which they assume the President's role for a year. IAGR is a key international body for gambling regulation coordination.
• States of JerseycoreOthers · 2 November 2019The Commission is a statutory body corporate established under the Commission Law. The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture oversees the Commission's reappointment process. Annual reports are presented to the States on the Commission's behalf.
• Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF)coreOthersJGC Chief Executive Jason Lane was elected Chairman of GREF (two-year term) at their annual meeting in Dublin. GREF provides a forum for gambling regulators to discuss issues and share experiences across Europe. Current board includes regulators from UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway and Holland.
• Jersey Financial Services CommissioncoreOthersThe Commission works with the JFSC, particularly for Remote Gambling Operators (B2C) applications that include casino-style games, which must also register with JFSC under the Proceeds of Crime (Supervisory Bodies) (Jersey) Law 2008. Advocate Whelan serves as Commissioner of the JFSC.
• The Gambling Commission (Great Britain)minorOthersListed as a useful link for reference, representing the UK gambling regulator with which JGC may coordinate on cross-jurisdictional matters.
• Gordon Moody AssociationcoreOthersThe Commission operates a dedicated gambling therapy service for Jersey residents at www.gamblingtherapy.je. The Gordon Moody Association provides 50+ years of experience in supporting and treating people addicted to gambling. Social Responsibility is funded by a mandatory levy on licensees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF): Forum of European gambling regulators where JGC's CEO served as Chairman. Comparable as a peer organization enabling cross-border regulatory coordination, though GREF is an association rather than a single regulator.

Direct peers

• Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner: Statutory regulator of remote gambling in Gibraltar, focused on B2C operator licensing. Comparable to JGC in scale, jurisdiction size, and reliance on remote gambling licence fees as a core funding stream.
• Alderney Gambling Control Commission: Statutory regulator of eGambling in Alderney (Channel Islands), licensing B2C operators and B2B providers. Direct peer as another Channel Islands-based small regulator focused on remote gambling oversight.
• Kahnawake Gaming Commission: Independent regulator licensing online gambling operators from the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake. Comparable to JGC as a small-jurisdiction statutory regulator focused on remote gambling licensing.
• Malta Gaming Authority: Statutory regulator of remote and land-based gambling in Malta, licensing B2C operators, B2B providers, and software suppliers. Directly comparable to JGC in scope, fee-based funding model, and international profile as a remote-gambling licensing hub for European-facing operators.
• Curaçao Gaming Control Board: Statutory regulator of Curaçao's gaming sector, including extensive remote gambling operator licensing. Comparable to JGC in licensing fee-funded model and focus on remote gambling market access.
• Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission: Statutory regulator of gambling on the Isle of Man, licensing remote gambling operators and software suppliers. Similar to JGC in operating from a small Crown Dependency economy with a focus on remote gambling supervision.

Broad incumbents

• Belgian Gaming Commission: National regulator of gambling in Belgium with broader scope than JGC. Listed among GREF peer regulators alongside JGC's CEO, making it an institutional peer in European gambling regulatory cooperation.
• Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen): Sweden's national gambling regulator and GREF board member alongside JGC. Peer in European regulatory cooperation on remote gambling standards and consumer protection.
• UK Gambling Commission: Statutory regulator of gambling in Great Britain with much larger scope and resources. JGC explicitly references the UK Gambling Commission as a useful link for cross-jurisdictional coordination, making it the most influential peer regulator for Jersey-licensed operators serving UK customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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