Players betting on sites with a Curaçao license may have noticed some major changes. The…
Players betting on sites with a Curaçao license may have noticed some major changes. The old license system has been replaced with new, stricter rules under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which came into effect on December 24, 2024. The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is now fully responsible for issuing and regulating licenses.
What was the old system like?
Before this change, Curaçao operated under the National Ordinance on Offshore Games of Hazard (LBH), where operators didn’t apply directly for a license. Instead, a few big companies held “master licenses” and gave out sub-licenses to other operators. In other words, regulation was weak and with very little control over sub-licensed betting sites.
Master licenses expiration dates
The four master license holders have lost their licenses on the following dates:
| Master licensor (ML) | Expiry license |
|---|---|
| Gaming Services Provider NV | 18 August 2024 |
| Cyberluck Curaçao NV | 01 October 2024 |
| Antillephone NV | 28 November 2024 |
| C.I.L. Curaçao Interactive Licensing NV | 31 January 2025 |
What’s new under the Curaçao Gaming Authority?
All betting sites previously having sub-licenses can no longer operate and must apply directly for a CGA license.
Temporary and permanent licensing
• Operators waiting for a license decision will get a temporary “Orange Digital Seal” to continue operations.
• Once fully licensed under the new system, they will receive a “Green Digital Seal”.
With the introduction of the LOK, the Gaming Control Board (GCB) will be referred as the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), but licenses and digital seals will continue to display the GCB name.
Main improvements
The new Curaçao regulations are designed to make the online gambling landscape more secure, offer better protection for players, promote responsible gambling, and enforce anti-money laundering measures; in doing so attracting legitimate operators while eliminating the weakly regulated ones. This in turn will boost player trust and align Curaçao with international standards, making it a trustworthy and transparent jurisdiction for the gambling industry.