THE ONLINE GAMBLING REGULATION ACT 2001 PERSONAL REFERENCE FOR AN APPLICANT GENERAL GUIDANCE Overview You have been asked to provide a personal reference for someone who is party to an application to the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) for a Licence under the Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001 (OGRA). The GSC has a statutory responsibility to investigate the character and financial status of any person applying for a licence, or otherwise concerned with the operation of any online gambling conducted in the Island, and to achieve this, the GSC must be satisfied as to several things, amongst which are that: the company is under the control of persons of integrity; and that the day-to-day activities of the company will be under the management of persons of integrity and competence There is also an obligation to ensure that licences are only granted to companies that will not damage the reputation of the Isle of Man as a premier international finance centre. The application procedure is designed to gain sufficient information so as to enable the GSC to carry out its detailed enquiries and reach an informed decision as to the suitability of the applicant as a licence holder. An important part of establishing the integrity and competence of such persons is the obtaining of personal references. In providing a reference to us we would ask that you use this form. Our requirements of you In order to supply the reference you must: be able to vouch for the personal integrity and competence of the applicant have known the person for at least three years not be related to the person not be a person who is closely connected to or otherwise involved in the current application OGRA Personal Reference for an Applicant - Page 1 of 5
In general terms, you should be able to comment on some or all of the person s skills, attitude, personal attributes & qualities, academic or other qualifications, reliability, honesty and achievements. The information you provide must be true, accurate and fair, compiled with reasonable care and must not give a misleading impression. Any factual information must be accurate. General Instructions Please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the form in CAPITAL LETTERS, and use black ink throughout. Please stay within the text boxes. If there is insufficient room, please provide the information on a separate sheet, and indicate in the box that you have done so. In particular, if you feel you can answer all of the questions in Part 3 by way of a separate document (a general letter or other format) then please feel free to do so. Return of Form Once complete, this reference form (and any attachment) should be either sent directly to the offices of the GSC (to the full postal address below); or returned to the person who has asked you for the reference (to be included by them with their application form), whichever way is your preference. This form is issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission Ground Floor, St George s Court Myrtle Street Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1ED British Isles Telephone: (01624) 694331 Fax: (01624) 694344 E-mail: gaming@gov.im Web Site: www.gov.im/gambling We will contact you in due course to confirm that the reference submitted to us has been genuinely provided by you. Thank you for assisting us in the OGRA application process. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate in contacting us. OGRA Personal Reference for an Applicant - Page 2 of 5
Part 1 About You Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other: Surname or Family Name Forename(s) Date of Birth Place of Birth Town/City: Country: Full Postal Address Building Name or Number Street Town County or Area Country Post Code How long have you lived at this address Contact Methods Home Business (If applicable) Telephone Mobile Phone Facsimile E-mail Your Occupation, Trade or Job Title Your current employer (Please note that we will not contact your employer) Any other information about yourself which may be helpful. (Qualifications, experience etc.) OGRA Personal Reference for an Applicant - Page 3 of 5
Part 2 About the person you are giving the reference for Their Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other: Their Surname or Family Name Their Forename(s) Their Age or Date of Birth Their Full Postal Address Building Name or Number Street Town County or Area Country Post Code Part 3 Your knowledge of the person 3.1 For how long has the person been known to you? 3.2 In what capacity do you know them? (Friend, Employer, Business Associate etc) 3.3 Please tell us about the person. Areas you may wish to cover could include comment on the persons: integrity personal attributes and qualities attitude to business reliability honesty skills and competence academic or other qualifications Make particular reference to the gambling industry, if applicable. OGRA Personal Reference for an Applicant - Page 4 of 5
3.3 3.4 Is there anything else you feel would be of assistance to us? Part 4 Declaration and Signature I certify that the information provided in this Personal Reference Form is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and fair; and does not give a misleading impression. Signature Date OGRA Personal Reference for an Applicant - Page 5 of 5