The holder of a gaming licence can set up an unbranded, fully operational website, including gaming software, payment processing, back office support and compliance functions. The licencee may then enter into a joint venture with a third party, such as a well-known soccer team, allowing them to customise the site with their own branding. The third party will focus on marketing and player acquisition, while the licencee will handle all aspects of the business. This arrangement is known as white-labelling.
Sub-licencing is an arrangement whereby the holder of a gaming licence (the "master licencee") allows third party gambling businesses (the "sub-licencees") to operate under the master licencee's gaming licence in exchange for a fee. This practice was common in the past in some jurisdictions but is no longer permitted.
No, not always. Curacao licences may only be issued to companies registered in Curacao but Malta, Anjouan and Kahnawake are able to licence foreign companies.
All licenced gaming sites are required to display a seal, which is issued to them by their regulator. By clicking on the seal, a player is taken to the licencing authority's official website, which will confirm the validity of the licence.
The licence of choice for start-up gaming operators is Anjouan, due to its low cost and speed of application processing.
The B2C licence covers up to 40 domains. Additional domains can be included under the same licence subject to payment of an additional annual fee per domain.
No, sub-licencing is no longer permitted with a Curacao licence.
Yes, a Curacao licence allows a licencee to white-label their platform to other gaming operators.
The licence is issued for one year and can be renewed on an annual basis.
Licensees are allowed to host their servers in any location, provided that a replica of the data is hosted in Curacao.
Yes, the licencee is required to host a copy of its database within Anjouan. Netstorm Consulting can assist with this.
The licence is issued for one year and can then be renewed annually.
A standard licence covers up to two URLs. More URLs can be added to the same licence by paying an additional fee.
Sub-licencing is not allowed with an Anjouan gaming licence.
Yes, an Anjouan gaming licence allows white-labelling.