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Alderney
Alderney Gambling Control Commission
Compact Crown Dependency licence with a respected B2B reputation, efficient regulator, and lower fee base than Malta or Gibraltar.
- Setup
- £25K–£40K
- Annual
- £35K–£70K
- Timeline
- 14–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar Regulatory Authority
Selective licensing reserved for established operators with a solid track record. Low gaming tax and strong UK adjacency make it attractive for tier-one groups.
- Setup
- from approx. £55k
- Annual
- from approx. £30k
- Timeline
- 4–6 months (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Guernsey
Guernsey Gambling Control Commission
Guernsey eGambling Licence — niche Crown Dependency framework strong for B2B, e-wallet, and ancillary service models.
- Setup
- £20K–£40K
- Annual
- £30K–£70K
- Timeline
- 14–22 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Isle of Man
Gambling Supervision Commission
A long-established Crown Dependency license favoured by B2B platforms and white-label operators. Pragmatic regulator, low gaming tax, strong banking ecosystem.
- Setup
- from approx. £55k
- Annual
- from approx. £35k
- Timeline
- 3–5 months (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Jersey
Jersey Gambling Commission
Jersey Gambling Commission licence — boutique Crown Dependency option for smaller operators and B2B suppliers wanting a credible Channel-Islands base.
- Setup
- £15K–£35K
- Annual
- £25K–£60K
- Timeline
- 14–22 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Malta
Malta Gaming Authority
The default tier-one license for European-facing operators. Long history, well-understood compliance bar, EU passport for cross-border activity.
- Setup
- from approx. €55k
- Annual
- from approx. €25k
- Timeline
- 4–6 months (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United Kingdom
UK Gambling Commission
The strictest license to obtain and the only credible route to UK players. Highest scrutiny on source-of-funds, beneficial ownership, and player-protection design.
- Setup
- from approx. £75k
- Annual
- from approx. £45k
- Timeline
- 6–9 months (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Belgium
Kansspelcommissie / Commission des Jeux de Hasard
Belgian Gaming Commission licence — strict A+/B+/F1+/F2+ category structure with one of the most restrictive advertising regimes in Europe.
- Setup
- €40K–€100K
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Bulgaria
National Revenue Agency (NRA)
Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) online gambling licence — used as an EU-base by some operators, lower prestige than western EU.
- Setup
- €20K–€40K
- Annual
- €100K+
- Timeline
- 20–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Croatia
Ministry of Finance
Croatian Ministry of Finance online gambling licence — EU jurisdiction with limited licensee base and growing regulator scrutiny.
- Setup
- €40K+
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Czech Republic
Ministry of Finance / General Financial Directorate
Czech Ministry of Finance basic and comprehensive online gambling licences — stable framework, mid-tier demand, EU-grade reputation.
- Setup
- €30K–€60K
- Annual
- €40K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Denmark
Spillemyndigheden
Spillemyndigheden-issued Danish licence — transparent, well-documented process with mandatory ROFUS self-exclusion integration.
- Setup
- DKK 280K (~€38K)
- Annual
- DKK 280K+ (~€38K+)
- Timeline
- 12–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Estonia
Maksu- ja Tolliamet
Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA) Activity Licence — efficient regulator, smaller market, well-suited to platform suppliers.
- Setup
- €30K–€50K
- Annual
- €40K+
- Timeline
- 12–18 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
France
Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ-FR)
Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) French licence — sports betting and poker only; online casino remains prohibited.
- Setup
- €80K+
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Germany
GGL (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder)
GGL-issued German licence under the 2021 Glücksspielstaatsvertrag — large market, slot-only constraint, mandatory OASIS self-exclusion.
- Setup
- €60K+
- Annual
- €80K+
- Timeline
- 32–52 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Greece
Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP)
Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) Greek licence — re-regulated 2021 with separate online casino and sportsbook licences.
- Setup
- €2M (per licence)
- Annual
- €100K+
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Italy
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)
Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) Italian concession — large market, periodic concession tenders, capped licensee count.
- Setup
- €200K+ (concession)
- Annual
- €100K+
- Timeline
- Tender-cycle dependent
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Latvia
Izložu un azartspēļu uzraudzības inspekcija
Latvian Gaming and Lottery Inspectorate (IAUI) online gambling licence — small market, efficient process, Baltic tier-2 player base.
- Setup
- €30K–€50K
- Annual
- €40K+
- Timeline
- 14–22 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Lithuania
Lošimų priežiūros tarnyba
Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority licence — efficient process, small market, useful for Baltic regional plays.
- Setup
- €30K–€50K
- Annual
- €40K+
- Timeline
- 14–22 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Netherlands
Kansspelautoriteit
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Dutch licence — opened 2021, strict AML and affordability framework, mandatory CRUKS self-exclusion integration.
- Setup
- €45K
- Annual
- €110K+
- Timeline
- 26–40 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Poland
Ministry of Finance (casino: state monopoly)
Polish framework — third-party online sports betting open under Ministry of Finance; online casino remains state monopoly via Totalizator Sportowy.
- Setup
- PLN 480K+ (~€110K)
- Annual
- PLN 250K+ (~€55K)
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Portugal
Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ)
SRIJ Portuguese licence — fully regulated since 2015, tractable process, smaller market with high tax weight on betting.
- Setup
- €35K–€70K
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Romania
Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN)
ONJN-issued Romanian Class 1 (B2C) and Class 2 (B2B) licences — high tax weight (30% GGR + €300K annual + 2% turnover monthly), growing market, EU-grade reputation.
- Setup
- €20K–€50K
- Annual
- €300K annual licence + revenue-scaled levies
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Slovakia
Ministry of Finance
Slovak Ministry of Finance online gambling licence — EU jurisdiction, smaller market, neighbours Czechia and Hungary.
- Setup
- €40K+
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Spain
Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ)
DGOJ Spanish licence — General Licence plus Individual Activity Licences for casino, betting, bingo, and poker. Stable and well-documented.
- Setup
- €40K–€80K
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Sweden
Spelinspektionen
Spelinspektionen-issued Swedish licence — re-regulated 2019, strict bonus and RG rules, mandatory SPELPAUS self-exclusion integration.
- Setup
- SEK 400K (~€35K)
- Annual
- SEK 700K+ (~€60K+)
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Anjouan
Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority
An emerging tier-three alternative to Curaçao with the fastest path-to-launch we work with. Suited to crypto-native challenger brands willing to plan a banking story carefully.
- Setup
- from approx. $15k
- Annual
- from approx. $10k
- Timeline
- 4–8 weeks (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda Gambling Authority
Antigua & Barbuda Interactive Wagering Licence — long-running offshore option with a WTO-recognised dispute-resolution legacy.
- Setup
- $15K–$30K
- Annual
- $50K+
- Timeline
- 10–16 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Bahamas
Gaming Board for The Bahamas
Bahamas Interactive Operator Licence — limited online uptake; Gaming Board for The Bahamas issues a niche framework.
- Setup
- $30K+
- Annual
- $50K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Barbados
Barbados Gaming Authority
Barbados online gaming licence — niche framework under recent gaming amendment legislation.
- Setup
- $25K+
- Annual
- $40K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Belize
Belize Gaming Control Board / IFSC
Belize Gaming Control Board / IFSC online licence — entry-level offshore option with limited PSP and bank acceptance.
- Setup
- $15K–$25K
- Annual
- $25K+
- Timeline
- 8–14 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Curaçao
Curaçao Gaming Control Board
The Caribbean tier-three workhorse. The 2024 LOK regime tightened standards, especially around player protection, AML, and operator substance — but the route to a live brand is still measured in weeks rather than months.
- Setup
- from approx. $20k
- Annual
- from approx. $12k
- Timeline
- 6–10 weeks (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Kahnawake
Kahnawake Gaming Commission
An indigenous regulator established in 1996 with a long track record in poker and casino. A practical alternative to Curaçao for North-America-leaning operators.
- Setup
- from approx. $25k
- Annual
- from approx. $15k
- Timeline
- 8–12 weeks (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Panama
Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ)
Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ) International Online Gaming Licence — dual-use for domestic and international operators.
- Setup
- $40K+
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Vanuatu
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) Online Gaming Licence — ultra-offshore, very cheap, low prestige.
- Setup
- $10K–$20K
- Annual
- $15K+
- Timeline
- 8–12 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection online casino and sports-wagering licence — tribal-compact-based, limited third-party operators.
- Setup
- $250K+
- Annual
- $100K+
- Timeline
- 9–14 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — Delaware
Delaware Lottery / Division of Gaming Enforcement
Delaware Lottery Division online casino — state-operated framework with limited third-party access.
- Setup
- —
- Annual
- —
- Timeline
- Limited third-party access
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — Michigan
Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB)
Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) iGaming and sports-betting licence — fastest-growing US iGaming state with significant tribal compact components.
- Setup
- $200K+
- Annual
- $50K+ renewal
- Timeline
- 8–12 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — New Jersey
Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)
New Jersey DGE Internet Casino and Sports Wagering Licences — the gold standard for US iGaming, with the largest and most mature state market.
- Setup
- $400K+ (incl. PIE/CSIE)
- Annual
- $250K+
- Timeline
- 9–14 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — New York
NYS Gaming Commission (sportsbook only; iGaming pending)
New York State Gaming Commission Mobile Sports Wagering Licence — high-tax sports-betting-only market; iGaming casino bill pending.
- Setup
- $25M licence fee
- Annual
- $5M+
- Timeline
- 9–14 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Interactive Gaming licence — second-largest US iGaming market by GGR with high tax weight on slots.
- Setup
- $10M (slot iGaming)
- Annual
- $250K+ renewal
- Timeline
- 10–16 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation iGaming and sports-wagering licence — small but operational US online casino market.
- Setup
- $250K+
- Annual
- $100K+
- Timeline
- 9–14 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
United States — West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery Commission
West Virginia Lottery Commission online casino and sports-wagering licence — smaller but established US iGaming market.
- Setup
- $250K+
- Annual
- $100K+
- Timeline
- 8–14 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Canada — Ontario
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) / iGaming Ontario
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) registration plus iGaming Ontario operator agreement — Canada's only open third-party iGaming market.
- Setup
- CAD $100K–$300K
- Annual
- CAD $100K+
- Timeline
- 6–10 months
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Argentina — Buenos Aires City
LOTBA
LOTBA online gaming licence (City of Buenos Aires) — complementary to IPLyC for full Buenos Aires metropolitan coverage.
- Setup
- $60K+
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Argentina — Buenos Aires Province
IPLyC (Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos)
IPLyC provincial online gaming licence (Buenos Aires Province) — single largest Argentine gambling market, well-structured online regime.
- Setup
- $80K+
- Annual
- $80K+
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Brazil
SPA — Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (Ministry of Finance)
SPA-issued Brazilian Bets concession — framework opened 2025; one BRL 30M concession covers up to three brands for a five-year term in a 215M-person market.
- Setup
- BRL 30M (~$5.5M concession fee, up to 3 brands × 5 years)
- Annual
- BRL 2M+
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Colombia
Coljuegos
Coljuegos online gaming concession — pioneer LatAm regulated market since 2016 with strong track record and clear template.
- Setup
- $80K–$150K
- Annual
- Variable concession fee
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Mexico
Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS, Segob)
DGJS / SEGOB Permiso para Explotación — federal Mexican gambling permit; large market with moderate political and regulatory risk.
- Setup
- $100K–$300K
- Annual
- $80K+
- Timeline
- 24–40 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Peru
MINCETUR
MINCETUR online casino and sports betting licence under Law 30830 — one of LatAm's newest regulated frameworks.
- Setup
- $60K–$120K
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Uruguay
Dirección General de Casinos
Uruguayan Dirección General de Casinos online gaming framework — limited operational online-specific permits as of 2026.
- Setup
- —
- Annual
- —
- Timeline
- Limited / pending
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Ghana
Gaming Commission of Ghana
Gaming Commission of Ghana online betting and casino licence — growing West African market with improving framework.
- Setup
- $30K–$60K
- Annual
- $50K+
- Timeline
- 14–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Kenya
Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB)
Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) Kenyan online bookmaker, casino, and pool-betting licences — well-established mobile-money market.
- Setup
- $30K–$60K
- Annual
- $50K+
- Timeline
- 12–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Mauritius
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)
Mauritius Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) B2C and B2B licences — credible African B2B hub with FSC financial-services overlay.
- Setup
- $40K–$80K
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Nigeria
National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC)
NLRC federal lottery licence plus Lagos LSLGA online sports-betting licence — Africa's largest gambling market, dual-track licensing.
- Setup
- $50K+ (combined)
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Rwanda
Rwanda Gaming Authority
Rwanda Gaming Authority online gaming licence — emerging market with a clean regulatory environment.
- Setup
- $25K+
- Annual
- $40K+
- Timeline
- 12–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
South Africa
National Gambling Board (provincial licensing)
South African market — online gambling currently illegal under the National Gambling Act 2004; provincial land-based only.
- Setup
- —
- Annual
- —
- Timeline
- Reform pending
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Tanzania
Gaming Board of Tanzania
Gaming Board of Tanzania online gambling licence — moderate complexity, often requires a land-based operator prerequisite.
- Setup
- $40K+
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Uganda
National Gaming Board of Uganda
National Gaming Board of Uganda online sports-betting and casino licences — growing market with moderate compliance.
- Setup
- $25K+
- Annual
- $40K+
- Timeline
- 14–22 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Armenia
Armenia Gambling Commission
Armenian Gambling Commission online casino and bookmaking licences — emerging Caucasus market with low entry cost.
- Setup
- $20K–$40K
- Annual
- $30K+
- Timeline
- 12–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Australia — Northern Territory
Northern Territory Racing Commission
Northern Territory Racing Commission Sports Betting Operations Licence — used by major Australian-facing bookmakers (Sportsbet, Ladbrokes AU).
- Setup
- AUD $50K+
- Annual
- AUD $100K+
- Timeline
- 16–28 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Georgia
Georgia Revenue Service
Georgia (country) Revenue Service online casino and sports-betting licences — growing hub used by Eastern European operators.
- Setup
- $25K–$60K
- Annual
- $40K+
- Timeline
- 12–20 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Philippines — CEZA
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) Online Gaming Licence — cheaper offshore-focus alternative to PAGCOR with First Cagayan brand.
- Setup
- $30K–$80K
- Annual
- $60K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Philippines — PAGCOR
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Online Casino Licence — dominant Asian B2C and B2B vehicle with both domestic and export models.
- Setup
- $50K–$200K
- Annual
- $100K+
- Timeline
- 20–36 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Serbia
Serbia Gambling Administration
Serbia Gambling Administration online gambling licence — Balkan market with Western Europe-facing aspirations.
- Setup
- €30K–€60K
- Annual
- €50K+
- Timeline
- 16–24 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Ukraine
KRAIL (Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries)
KRAIL Ukrainian online casino, betting, poker, and lottery licences — re-opened 2020 under reformed framework; war-context business-continuity overlay.
- Setup
- UAH 35M+ (~$900K licence fee)
- Annual
- UAH 10M+ (~$240K)
- Timeline
- 20–32 weeks
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.
Costa Rica
Ministry of Finance (data-processing licence)
Strictly speaking a data-processing license rather than a gaming license. Fast and inexpensive to obtain, but plan for the banking and reputational caveats from day one.
- Setup
- from approx. $8k
- Annual
- from approx. $4k
- Timeline
- 3–5 weeks (typical)
UNVERIFIED — guidance only, as of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator.