Why license an online gambling business in Kahnawake?
Kahnawake is one of the longest-running online gaming regulators, licensing interactive gaming since 1999 under The Regulations Concerning Interactive Gaming (first adopted in 1999 and last amended in December 2024) in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada. A single Client Provider Authorization covers a broad spectrum of verticals, and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission applies real due diligence rather than a rubber stamp, giving the licence a credible mid-tier reputation that sits above pure budget jurisdictions.
Established, recognised regulator. The KGC has licensed interactive gaming since 1999, giving it a long compliance track record and solid recognition among banks, aggregators, and partners.
Multi-vertical in one authorization. A single Client Provider Authorization (CPA) covers online casino, sportsbook, poker, lotteries, and esports, so you do not stack separate licences per vertical.
Mid-tier reputation. Kahnawake sits above pure budget licences, offering credibility without the cost and lead time of a full EU national licence.
Stable North American jurisdiction. A self-governing jurisdiction in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Quebec, with a known and consistent regulatory framework.
Real, not rubber-stamp, oversight. The KGC applies genuine due diligence and ongoing compliance, which strengthens standing with payment providers and counterparties.
Broad product coverage. The CPA supports a wide spectrum of online gambling products under one authorization, simplifying multi-product launches.
Kahnawake licence types and activities
We map your model to the correct KGC authorization and verticals:
Client Provider Authorization
The primary unified authorization (CPA) covering direct-to-player products across casino, sports betting, poker, lotteries, and esports.
Interactive Gaming Licence
The hosting and infrastructure licence (IGL) for the technical environment from which interactive gaming is provided.
Online Casino
Slots, table games, and live casino, subject to game and system standards under KGC regulations.
Sportsbook
Fixed-odds and in-play sports betting, with integrity and player-protection obligations.
Poker & Esports
Online poker rooms and esports wagering, covered within the single CPA authorization.
Lotteries
Online lottery products offered under the same unified Client Provider Authorization.
Note: Costs are indicative and may change with your requirements and regulations. Contact us for a tailored quote.