After being listed in the top three to acquire the domicile of Taj systems, the Isle of Man has lost out to Malta.

Manx Radio Business reported a week ago that the Board of Directors of Taj Systems, Inc. announced plans to move the company to Europe assessing the top three sites; Gibraltar, Malta, and Isle of Man.

Now and after what's termed " a thorough analysis of these gaming friendly jurisdictions" the Board has agreed to re-domicile Taj Systems in Malta.

Taj Systems President Carl Gessner describes Malta as a beautiful island in the Mediterranean with a rich history, stable economy, and strong communications infrastructure. Plus having a vibrant gaming industry and quality standard of living, he says "our choice was very easy."

That last phrase will certainly disturb the e-gaming authorities on the Isle of Man who will be anxious now to find out why that choice was made so easy.