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 need compliance frameworks that reflect the new expectations rather than the legacy regime; we prepare applications and update frameworks on that basis.
Authorities
Regimes
For operators offering games of chance to players.
Sectors: Gaming
For suppliers and platform providers to licensed operators.
Sectors: Gaming
Our Regulatory & Licensing practice prepares the applications for these routes and manages them through to the regulator's decision.
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.
Industries
Across jurisdictions
Services we support across the jurisdictions in our directory, described once on their own pages. We deliver each to the requirements that apply locally, coordinating local specialists where local law, registration, representation or professional requirements require it.
Support
Insights
Analysis
Curaçao's licensing reform changed more than who issues the licence. Compliance built to the new framework increasingly underpins payment access as well as regulatory standing.
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Analysis
As operators add licences, group structures often grow by accretion. A few principles, built in early, give a gaming group a structure that regulators, banks and investors can follow as it scales.
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We look at your product, target clients and banking needs to see whether this jurisdiction fits or another would serve you better, then send a written proposal with scope, timetable and fee.
