The Isle of Man, with it’s somewhat unusual laws, makes a natural home for online casinos. As such, it is home to 25 different licensed online casino operators. Having recognized the importance of online gambling to the local economy, the Isle of Man will be hosting a workshop for industry professionals on e-gaming. This is the first ever workshop of it’s type anywhere in the world. The workshop won’t focus on the online casino games themselves, but rather the types of things that one needs to know to work at an online casino. This means everything from interview techniques and writing a CV to the risks involved in the industry. This can also be helpful for the operators themselves. Online gaming is a relatively new industry, and while gambling and the venues that host it may have existed for centuries, working at an online casino requires a slightly different skill set. The hope, then is that this workshop will be a first step in setting a standard for the level of professionalism as well as which skills are needed for which jobs in the industry. Such a standard exists for land based casinos, and organizations like the Nevada Gaming Commission see to it that they are strictly enforced.