Curacao
Country of Curacao
- Online casinoRegulated
- Online sports bettingRegulated
- Regulator
- Curacao Gaming Authority
- Headline tax
- Not yet verified
- Licence required
- Yes
- Last verified
- 4 Aug 2026
Summary
Curacao overhauled its online gambling regime with the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), in force since 24 December 2024. The long-criticised system of four master licences issuing unlimited sub-licences is gone. Operators must now hold a direct licence from the Curacao Gaming Authority, incorporate locally with a resident director, and meet stricter compliance and responsible-gambling standards. Former sub-licensees were moved onto provisional LOK licences during the transition.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA)
- Regulator type
- Dedicated regulator
- Headline tax
- Not yet verified
- Licence required
- Yes
- Minimum age
- Not yet verified
- Tax base
- Not yet verified
- Capital
- Willemstad
- Currency
- ANG
- Official languages
- Dutch, Papiamento, English
Licensing
- Licence required
- Yes
- Application window
- Not yet verified
- Local establishment required
- Yes
- Local server required
- Not yet verified
- Local director required
- Yes
- Barriers to entry
- A locally established Curacao company (NV or BV) is required, managed by a natural person resident in Curacao or a Curacao-incorporated legal entity.
Licence types
B2C gaming licence
- Scope
- Online casino and sports betting offered to players.
- Application fee
- €4,592 as of 4 Aug 2026
- Annual fee
- €47,450 as of 4 Aug 2026
- Fee basis
- Fixed annual fee (licence plus supervision).
B2B supplier licence
- Scope
- Software developers, platform and payment providers.
- Annual fee
- €24,490 as of 4 Aug 2026
- Fee basis
- Fixed annual licence fee.
Outlook
The market is bedding in under direct CGA supervision. The practical questions for operators are processing times for direct licences, the enforcement posture toward operators that did not convert, and how the new compliance and reporting obligations compare in cost to the old sub-licence model. Confirm current fees and requirements against the CGA before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
- Who regulates online gambling in Curacao?
- The Curacao Gaming Authority, under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) that took effect on 24 December 2024. Licences are now issued directly by the authority.
Sources
- Curacao Gaming Authority, online gaming regulation
Curacao Gaming Authority
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Tier 1Accessed 4 Aug 2026 - National Law on Games of Chance of Curacao
Egaming Services
Tier 4Accessed 4 Aug 2026