Gambling regulation in Curaçao
A major offshore licensing hub that replaced its old master-licence system with direct licences from the Curaçao Gaming Authority.
Status at a glance
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Private operators can apply for a licence.
Allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Regulator and law
- Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
- Main law: National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK)
Key points
- A Curaçao licence does not authorise an operator to serve markets that require their own licence.
Licence fees
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA): B2C licence under the LOK.
| Application fee (B2C or B2B) | €4,592 |
| Annual fee, B2C | €47,450: a €24,490 licence fee to the National Treasury and a €22,960 supervisory fee to the CGA |
| Annual fee, B2B | €24,490 |
| Adding a main domain | €250 |
| Updating beneficial owners or qualified interest holders | €128 |
Source: igamingbusiness.com, agbrief.com. Licence costs in other jurisdictions
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Nearby markets
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Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Curaçao?
It depends on the product. Online casino is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Sports betting is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Online poker is licensed: private operators can apply for a licence. Lottery is allowed only in narrow forms or through a few authorised operators.
Who regulates gambling in Curaçao?
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). The main law is: National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK).
How much does an online gambling licence cost in Curaçao?
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), B2C licence under the LOK: Application fee (B2C or B2B): €4,592; Annual fee, B2C: €47,450: a €24,490 licence fee to the National Treasury and a €22,960 supervisory fee to the CGA; Annual fee, B2B: €24,490. Taxes and other costs come on top.
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