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Alderney, part of the UK's Channel Islands, has appointed a prominent e-commerce executive to head up the jurisdiction's already successful e-gambling sector.

The Alderney Government (known as the States of Alderney and regarded as being globally at the forefront of eGambling regulation), announced yesterday that they had appointed Robin Le Prevost to drive their burgeoning eGambling Industry forward.

David Jeremiah, Chief Executive of the States of Alderney commented, ”We are extremely pleased with what Alderney has achieved to date and we are increasingly confident that we can grow from here to be a major force in the eGambling industry. Considering the quality of our regulatory framework and existing operators, Alderney has established a solid foundation from which to attract further operators who share our belief in a well-regulated industry. Appointing Robin to head up the next stage of our development will bring a new level of expertise to the promotion of Alderney.”

Andre Wilsenach the Chief Executive of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission added, “The Commission is delighted that the States of Alderney has made this appointment. We know Robin and have worked with him in the past. The Commission feels that his appointment is an important step in promoting the ‘Alderney product’ to the eGambling sector and to ensure continued growth and development in Alderney’s eGambling industry.”

Robin Le Prevost has worked in the industry for 5 years and in his previous position with Cable and Wireless was instrumental in supporting the AGCC from the very early days. Robin commented, “From the very first I was fascinated by this industry, the growth and the innovation is incredible. I could recognise many parallels with the Offshore Finance industry in which I was involved in the 70’s and 80’s and the development has mirrored that in many ways only very much faster.

"Alderney recognised that sooner rather later the industry would mature and require jurisdictions which were well regulated. That was a tough decision as Alderney had to wait for the industry to move into that gear, but used the time wisely in shaping and modifying its offering and clearly that move has now begun and Alderney has the best regulatory and fiscal package out there and a technical infrastructure otherwise only found in major cities.”

He continued “The interest in Alderney by some of the most significant players around is very encouraging and we shall be making a number of exciting announcements over the coming months. I for my part will spread the message far and wide and will also be bringing in a substantial raft of new support measures which will make it very much easier for Companies to migrate their business to Alderney.”