As a general observation I am in agreement with most of what scrollock and chatmaster say above. Crystal Gaming is clearly not going to go away or fail, and therefore a public listing puts them under the whip and the public eye far more intensively and practically than the present arrangement does and should therefore constitute some improvement.
The article on gagging the 'Meister should perhaps be viewed as an editorial opinion in my view - I would think that the source is probably not very influential in an industry sense, and it was not accompanied by any comment from Bryan to substantiate its claims.
Also, Bryan is the owner of this site and is the guy on the spot when the nasty stuff occasionally hits the fan. As far as I am concerned that gives him the right to influence the manner in which things are done and opinions expressed here, and he exercises that in my experience in a pretty laidback style. He's the guy taking the flak if trouble starts - you don't often see anonymous posters coming forward to identify themselves in support when things go wrong.
Having frequently visited the IOM and with e-commerce business associates and friends in the financial and investment sector on the Isle of Man I would have to take issue with scrollock on his comments about the island, however.
Their financial services supervisory is strict and professional from what I can see and hear, and I believe the intentions are good when it comes to online gambling, although they got off on the wrong foot with overly draconian and bureaucratic procedures - a situation they have since recognised and addressed but which cost them dearly.
Although the Tynwald (which I am told is one of the oldest parliaments in Europe btw) gives the island its laws and has self-governing status, it has a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the UK and is heavily and amicably influenced by that country's government, with a number of joint treaties.
The reasons why so many companies find it attractive as a European operating base in diverse industries are in my opinion because it has a quality international banking, business and technical infrastructure; a well educated and English speaking pool for local staff recruitment; good geographical proximity to major European markets; accessible authorities and perhaps most of all a very business and personal friendly tax regime.
I had not heard that Crystal Gaming had been registered on the island but it does look as if in pursuing a credible listing, the company is seeking to move away from its Costa Rican past and is presumably preparing to submit itself to what is likely to be stringent UK licensing conditions in the not too distant future. That's another safeguard for the player imo, because the Brits will be doing this well and in a professional manner.
The article on gagging the 'Meister should perhaps be viewed as an editorial opinion in my view - I would think that the source is probably not very influential in an industry sense, and it was not accompanied by any comment from Bryan to substantiate its claims.
Also, Bryan is the owner of this site and is the guy on the spot when the nasty stuff occasionally hits the fan. As far as I am concerned that gives him the right to influence the manner in which things are done and opinions expressed here, and he exercises that in my experience in a pretty laidback style. He's the guy taking the flak if trouble starts - you don't often see anonymous posters coming forward to identify themselves in support when things go wrong.
Having frequently visited the IOM and with e-commerce business associates and friends in the financial and investment sector on the Isle of Man I would have to take issue with scrollock on his comments about the island, however.
Their financial services supervisory is strict and professional from what I can see and hear, and I believe the intentions are good when it comes to online gambling, although they got off on the wrong foot with overly draconian and bureaucratic procedures - a situation they have since recognised and addressed but which cost them dearly.
Although the Tynwald (which I am told is one of the oldest parliaments in Europe btw) gives the island its laws and has self-governing status, it has a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the UK and is heavily and amicably influenced by that country's government, with a number of joint treaties.
The reasons why so many companies find it attractive as a European operating base in diverse industries are in my opinion because it has a quality international banking, business and technical infrastructure; a well educated and English speaking pool for local staff recruitment; good geographical proximity to major European markets; accessible authorities and perhaps most of all a very business and personal friendly tax regime.
I had not heard that Crystal Gaming had been registered on the island but it does look as if in pursuing a credible listing, the company is seeking to move away from its Costa Rican past and is presumably preparing to submit itself to what is likely to be stringent UK licensing conditions in the not too distant future. That's another safeguard for the player imo, because the Brits will be doing this well and in a professional manner.