Industry summit underway

A summit of e-gaming professionals from around the world is in full swing at the Villa Marina in Douglas this lunchtime.

Around 200 delegates are hearing expert speakers discuss current issues in the industry, and the latest thinking in fields from technology and gaming law to social responsiblity.

It's the sixth annual e-gaming conference held in the Isle of Man and is hosted by accountancy firm KPMG.

The event has become well-established on the international scene and is increasingly a networking oportunity for company bosses.

KPMG's Micky Swindale says from its early days as a fledgling economic sector, the industry has matured well: