Curaçao’s parliament has approved the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), replacing the island’s decades-old master-licence structure with direct, individually vetted permits. The reform ends years of light-touch oversight and ushers in tougher compliance checks for hundreds of online slots operators, casino platforms and sportsbook brands that have relied on Curaçao servers to reach players around the world. From four master licences to one regulator Since the late 1990s Curaçao has issued just four master licences, allowing those […]

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The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has introduced a comprehensive set of crypto-focused compliance rules for business-to-consumer online gambling license holders, marking a significant tightening of oversight across the sector. The guidance defines how operators may accept, process, and store cryptocurrency while expanding obligations across the full lifecycle of digital asset use. The policy, which came into effect in June 2026, applies not only to licensed operators but also to associated entities involved in crypto-related transactions. It aligns the jurisdiction more closely with […]

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The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), tasked with overseeing the island’s gambling sector, is now at the center of a criminal investigation. What was meant to be a fresh start for Curaçao’s troubled gaming industry now faces an uncertain future, as the Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) delves into suspected irregularities within the regulator itself. This investigation marks a dramatic shift from the CGA’s original mandate to clean up the offshore gaming sector and impose transparency under the new National Ordinance on Games […]

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Curaçao’s efforts to modernize its gambling regulation have been thrown into uncertainty after the entire Supervisory Board of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) resigned in mid-September. The sudden departure of commissioners Shelwyn Salesia, Robert Reijnaert, and Ildefons Simon leaves the newly established regulator without a governing board—barely three months after its official launch under the island’s revamped gaming framework. The resignations have sparked political and administrative upheaval, as Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas appears to have assumed direct control of the regulator—an agency that officially […]

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In a landmark move, twelve online casino operators in Curaçao have accepted an out-of-court settlement for failing to properly verify the identities of their players, a critical violation under the island’s legal framework. This marks the first instance in which the Curaçao gambling industry has been held accountable for non-compliance with identity verification regulations. The Public Prosecutor’s Office (PPO), overseeing this case, found that these operators did not adhere to mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, which are essential to preventing illegal activities such as fraud, […]

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The Casbit Group, previously the operator of Lalabet and JungliWin online casinos, has been declared bankrupt by the Court of Curaçao. The company’s financial troubles stem from numerous unpaid debts, including €619,500 owed to Dutch gamblers who were unable to claim their winnings. After ceasing operations in Curaçao earlier this year, the group’s casinos are now under the management of a Costa Rican company. The bankruptcy filing, initiated in August and ruled on December 5, was supported by the Stichting […]

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Curaçao has ushered in a new era for its gambling sector with the passage of the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK). Approved by a 13-6 majority in parliament, this legislation represents the most significant overhaul of the island’s gambling regulations in decades. The reform process began in 2022, tied to Dutch government mandates that required Curaçao to address long-standing issues in its gaming sector as part of its COVID-19 financial relief agreements. While the exact timing of the […]

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On December 5, 2024, BC.GAME, a leading cryptocurrency iGaming platform, made the decision to formally relinquish its gaming license in Curaçao. This move underscores the growing difficulties operators face under Curaçao’s outdated regulatory environment, which has been perceived as increasingly hostile. BC.GAME’s exit from the island’s jurisdiction is a response to the jurisdiction’s inability to provide adequate legal protections for operators, including concerns over the antiquated bankruptcy law that dates back to 1931. The company also expressed concerns that the current legal framework […]

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The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is set to announce its decision regarding the license of BC.Game on Friday, December 6, according to Next.io. This pivotal determination will impact the operations of the crypto-focused gaming platform, currently sponsoring Premier League club Leicester City FC. The decision could potentially strip the operator of its Curaçao license, significantly influencing its ability to operate and secure financing. The GCB’s move to consider revocation follows escalating concerns surrounding BC.Game, including the platform’s bankruptcy declaration […]

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The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has released an official statement addressing recent allegations about its gaming licensing practices, particularly regarding the contentious bankruptcy of operator BC.GAME. While the statement seeks to clarify key processes and counter allegations, it has left several pressing concerns unresolved, raising questions about the integrity and effectiveness of Curaçao’s regulatory framework. Central to the controversy are claims that the GCB lacks proper authority to issue gaming licenses under the National Ordinance on Hazard Games […]

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