Why license an online gambling business in Curacao?
Curacao has long been the most popular entry-level route to a multi-vertical gaming licence, one licence covering casino and betting, at a competitive cost and speed. Under the LOK reform the regime now licenses operators directly through the Curacao Gaming Authority, which is improving its standing with banks and payment partners while raising the compliance bar.
Multi-vertical in one licence. A single B2C licence covers casino, sportsbook, lottery, and poker, so you do not stack separate operator licences per vertical.
Entry-level cost and speed. Historically the most popular affordable, fast route to a multi-vertical licence relative to EU jurisdictions.
Payment and aggregator acceptance. Widely recognised by game aggregators and payment providers, with a strongly crypto- and payment-flexible reputation.
Direct CGA licensing. The LOK reform moves Curacao from the old master/sub-licence model to direct licensing by the Curacao Gaming Authority, improving standing with banks and partners.
B2B route for suppliers. A dedicated B2B licence covers platform, software, and payment providers serving operators.
Crypto-friendly. Remains one of the more crypto-flexible regimes, now paired with stricter CGA AML and source-of-funds checks.
Curacao licence types and activities
We map your model to the correct CGA licence and verticals:
B2C Gaming License
Direct-to-player products: online casino, sportsbook, lottery, poker, and other betting verticals under one licence.
B2B Supplier License
For platform, software, payment, and other service providers supplying licensed operators.
Online Casino
Slots, table games, and live casino, with RNG and game certification by an accredited lab.
Sportsbook
Fixed-odds and in-play sports betting, with integrity and monitoring obligations.
Crypto Gambling
Crypto deposits and payouts, layered with virtual-asset and travel-rule AML on top of gaming compliance.
AML & Substance
CGA-run UBO investigations, local substance, and AML/CFT controls with suspension and revocation powers.
Note: Costs are indicative and may change with your requirements and regulations. Contact us for a tailored quote.