Lottery messenger company Jinni Lotto has been granted a licence to operate in the island.

Jinni Lotto is licensed by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission under the Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001 and offers the opportunity to bet on the outcome of different lotteries around the world, as well as offering a variety of scratchcard options.

According to the company website Jinni Lotto is operated by Jinni Tech Limited, a company registered in the Isle of Man and the registered address is at Clinch’s House Lord Street Douglas

Head of eGaming for digital Isle of Man, Tony Ure, said: ‘It is a pleasure to welcome a new eGaming company to the island.

‘The latest Isle of Man National Income Report has shown that eGaming on the island has grown and now makes up 18% of the Isle of Man’s economy.

‘Ensuring that the island has a supportive ecosystem for eGaming companies to operate their business, whilst maintaining our reputation as a jurisdiction that prides itself on player protection and a world-class regulatory environment is key to continuing this growth. I wish Jinni Lotto every success with their future ventures.’

David Bazak, chief executive at Jinni Lotto, said: ‘The island’s internationally renowned reputation was important for us when considering various jurisdictions to license Jinni Lotto, and we’ve found the process extremely positive.

‘The cluster of high quality services we found here was also a deciding factor and we are grateful for the support provided by SMP eGaming’s licensing team.

‘We look forward to continuing to develop Jinni Lotto’s offering, using the Isle of Man’s supportive environment as our headquarters.’