The Jersey Gambling Commission

The Jersey Gambling Commission licenses companies wishing to organize gambling in Jersey. The Commission is also responsible for regulating the gambling industry, including inspecting gambling establishments. Almost all types of gambling entertainment, excluding lotteries, are subject to mandatory licensing by the Commission. This area is regulated by the state Department of Economic Development, Tourism, Sports, and Culture of Jersey. The Jersey Gaming Commission has been operating since 2010.

Regulator licensed casinos

The Jersey Gambling Commission licensed a few online casino operators and bookmakers, among the most recognizable being Ladbrokes, Tradacasino, and William Hill. A full list of companies licensed by this regulator is available on the organization's official website in the section "List of Licenses."

The Jersey Gambling Commission review

Jersey is located in the Gulf of Saint-Malo, Northwest of France, and is the largest of the Channel Islands. Jersey is a separate jurisdiction that has its own legislation and licensing regime. The territory of Jersey is a crown possession of the United Kingdom (that is, legally, the island is not part of the United Kingdom, but it is subject to legislation passed by the British Parliament if there is an explicit mention of the law's applicability to Jersey).

The Jersey Gaming Commission is based on two laws:

• Jersey gambling Commission act of 2010
• Gambling Act of 2012

The Jersey Gambling Commission (JGC) began its work on September 3, 2010, after the relevant law was adopted. Previously, the Licensing Assembly and other state authorities were responsible for issuing licenses and regulating gambling. The basic law was a normative act adopted in the mid-1960s, so it is quite natural that this direction required modernization and new regulators.

The organization develops gradually and introduces various amendments to the legislation to make its territory more attractive for investment by gambling companies.

Much attention is paid to player protection in terms of social responsibility. In 2014, a single register was developed allowing Jersey citizens to self-exclude from gambling on the island. Also, a lot of work is being done to combat gambling addiction; there are special organizations that help players overcome this problem.

License types of The Jersey Gambling Commission

The Jersey Gambling Commission licenses a large amount of gambling entertainment. Also, a certain license may have additional licensing subspecies. We should also note the organization of Lotteries, licensing of this type of game is engaged in the State Department of economic development, tourism, sports, and culture. If the lottery's prize pool is less than 1500 pounds for one event or 12000 pounds for the year, the organizers of the lotteries do not need to obtain a license.

Five different types of licensing are offered:

1. Operator License is required for operators providing access to online casinos. Before applying for a license, you must register with the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). The necessary documentation and license application forms are listed in a special section of the official website. In the same section, operators can get the necessary advice by phone or e-mail.
2. Hosting Provider License is for equipment (servers) installed in Jersey. Only three organizations can act as hosting providers: Sure, JT Global, and Calligo.
3. Platform Provider License is for manufacturers of gaming platforms for casinos.
4. Software Designer LIcense is for activities for developing and producing gaming software. Moreover, this license type is required even when the software is not used in Jersey.
5. Testing Houses License is for independent gaming laboratories, such as NMI or iTech Labs. Thanks to this type of licensing, these organizations can provide their services in Jersey.

A Promotional Lottery

The license is for lotteries used for advertising purposes and aimed only at increasing purchasing power. For example, you can win a prize for buying two or more items.

Thrift Club 

These llicenses are for charitable organizations that Supplement their budget by conducting various gambling activities for people who are not members of the organization. For example, a charity poker tournament, the proceeds of which are sent to the needy.

A Gambling Machine Operator 

The license is issued if the slot machines are located in bars and public buildings.

A Machine Supplier 

The license is issued if the company is engaged in the supply and maintenance of slot machines.

Crown & Anchor 

It is required if you grant access to the game Crown & Anchor.

A Personal Gambling license (PGL) 

It is required when the gambling organizer is a trusted company. This license allows an individual responsible for doing business to be appointed.

Bookmakers

There are two types of licensing

• Class I licenses – bets are made from ground clubs.
• Class II licenses – a betting shop offering bets on certain sporting events and on certain days. For example, Les Landes races.

Race Track

It is a license is required when a company offers a sweepstake for events on the day of a car race.

Amusements with Prizes

It is a license for slot machines with low stakes and low winnings installed at a certain event. For example, slot machines (pull out a toy, complete a task and get a prize) are installed in amusement parks. These slot machines should work only on the day of the event.

Depending on the type of licensing companies pay different fees. To open an online casino you need to pay 15,000 pounds and about 6,000 pounds for consideration of the application.

Dispute resolution

Despite the strictness of the legislation and the rigor of the licensee, it does not work with individual complaints of players. That is, if any online casino does not pay you the winnings, you must contact an alternative organization or the appropriate ground authorities (courts). In case of disputes between a player and an operator with a JGC license, the Casinoz team recommends contacting an alternative licensee.

Most Jersey licensed gambling establishments are also licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.

After all this, you can write to the Commission's e-mail your claim because, with a large number of appeals from players, the regulator imposes significant fines on operators. This method is quite effective, and institutions with Jersey licenses are quite loyal to the players and work strictly in accordance with the rules.

To be fair, we note that the law on gambling states that the operator receiving a Jersey gambling license must provide a mechanism for filing a complaint. This sounds good, but it is actually ineffective.

Conclusion

The Jersey Gambling Commission is a modern organization that regulates the gambling market in its territory. The Casinoz team is surprised by the lack of player complaints. Perhaps this is due to the small development of online gambling in Jersey. There is information that significant work in this direction is planned.