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eGaming growth may not be all good news

Sector represents around a quarter of GDP

Growth in the gambling industry won't necessarily benefit the Island directly.

That's according to accountancy firm KPMG, in the wake of its 2016 eGaming Summit.

The conference, held in Douglas last week, saw almost 300 delegates from around the world discussing a range of issues connected to the sector.

KPMG Director Russell Kelly says eGaming, which now represents around a quarter of the Island's GDP, is still on the rise - but the benefits could be more subtle:

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