Isle of Man corporate service provider to the e-gaming sector SMP Partners has been nominated for a top industry award.

The firm's made the shortlist in the eGR business-to-business awards 2013, the only Island-based company to appear in the category, which includes four other international professional service providers.

Steve McGowan chairman of the SMP Group said: "We have worked incredibly hard with the Island's Department of Economic Development to build the Island's profile as a jurisdiction for gaming operators and software providers and this nomination is testimony to the positive impact we have made".

SMP Partners Group Director David Hudson said the firm is proud to be carrying the flag for the Island in the CSP category at a prestigious industry-wide platform.

The eGR B2B awards are organised by eGaming Review and the winners will be announced on June 6 at the Pavilion at the Tower of London in front of an audience of 500 industry professionals.