Americas & Caribbean · CW
A widely used international gaming jurisdiction whose licensing system has been overhauled, with licences now issued directly by the Curaçao Gaming Authority.
At a glance
Overview
Curaçao has replaced its former master licence and sub-licence model with a framework under which B2C and B2B licences are issued directly by the Curaçao Gaming Authority, under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance.
The reform introduced stronger requirements on corporate substance, key persons, AML/CFT, responsible gaming and player complaint handling. Operators relying on Curaçao licences should ensure their compliance frameworks reflect the new expectations rather than the legacy regime.
Authorities
Regimes
For operators offering games of chance to players.
Sectors: Gaming
For suppliers and platform providers to licensed operators.
Sectors: Gaming
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Considerations
This overview is general information, summarised at a high level. Requirements change and depend on the specific activity; seek advice on your circumstances before acting.
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Across jurisdictions
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Insights
Analysis
The overhaul of Curaçao's licensing system changed more than who issues the licence. Operators still running legacy-era compliance will find the gap increasingly visible.
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Analysis
As operators add licences, group structures often grow by accretion. A few structural principles make the difference between a group that scales and one that stalls at the next regulator or bank review.
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