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Curaçao

Reforming Regulation 2026-02

Curaçao is one of the most important offshore gambling licensing jurisdictions globally. After the new National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) took effect in 2023, Curaçao transitioned from the old "master license + sublicense" system to a new independent licensing regime. The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) now operates formally. The new regime requires stricter KYC/AML compliance, player protection, and financial audits. Many Web3 gambling platforms hold Curaçao licenses.

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Key Takeaways

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New LOK ordinance took effect in 2023, entering new regulatory era

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CGA issues licenses directly, no more sublicense system

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KYC/AML requirements significantly strengthened

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Many Web3/crypto gambling platforms hold Curaçao licenses

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Players should distinguish between old sublicenses and new formal licenses

Five Policy Dimensions

Online gambling is legal and regulated in Curaçao. The new LOK (National Ordinance on Games of Chance) replaced the old 1996 framework. Curaçao licenses are recognized as legitimate offshore licenses by many jurisdictions, though not all. The territory serves as a major hub for crypto gambling platforms worldwide.

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