The Division of Gaming is the regulatory body under the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Offshore Gaming industry in the jurisdiction of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda was one of the first jurisdictions to license interactive gaming and wagering companies in 1994.

Antigua and Barbuda has been very proactive in regulating the offshore gaming through its IGIWR that enforces corporate probity and international best practices. The Division of Gaming is committed to ensuring that Antigua and Barbuda is internationally regarded as a Tier 1 jurisdiction of choice, and its regulations and regulatory enforcement remain first rate. The jurisdiction’s regulatory regime comprises a three pronged focus on "Money Laundering Prevention", "Player Protection" and "Industry Enhancement".

There is an annual USD $5,000 renewal application fee for online gaming and sports betting licenses, with additional charges if investigation fees exceed that amount. At the time of printing, 38 companies are licensed by the Gaming Division - 12 sportsbook licensees and 26 interactive gaming licensees. In June of 2003, Antigua and Barbuda initiated the dispute process of the World Trade Organization against the U.S. Antigua argued that the U.S.`s restrictive Internet gambling policies constitute a violation of an international pact called the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).

Antigua and Barbuda , achieved an historical milestone as a developing nation and most notably as one of the smallest members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 24, 2004.

The U.S. still remains in violation of the GATS and Antigua continues to examine all of its options to gain access to the U.S. market.