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GIB · Tier 1
Gibraltar
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.
At a Glance
- Setup
- from approx. £55k
- Annual
- from approx. £30k
- Timeline
- 4–6 months (typical)
- Tax
- 0.15% on GGY (capped)
- Markets
- UK and selected EEA markets
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Very competitive gaming-tax structure for high-GGY operators
- +Established hub for major sportsbook and casino brands
- +Pragmatic regulator with deep operator-side dialogue
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Pre-application scrutiny is high — first-time operators rarely qualify
- !Post-Brexit market-access posture varies by jurisdiction
- !Office and headcount expectations on-territory
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