Licenses: MGA, Curaçao, Anjouan, Kahnawake, etc.

Betting licenses: MGA, Curaçao, Anjouan, Kahnawake and more

A license is the legal basis for a betting platform. It determines not only the legality of work, but also the possibilities of integration with payment systems, entering new markets and the level of trust on the part of players and partners. Depending on the strategy and budget, the operator can choose the appropriate jurisdiction: from a fast start with Curaçao to high-level regulation through the MGA.

Comparison of popular licenses

License	Benefits	Features & Cons
MGA (Malta)	High level of trust, access to EU payments	Expensive, strict requirements, lengthy process
Curaçao	Fast issuance, low taxes, inexpensive registration	Restrictions on working with some banks and PSPs
Anjouan (Comoros)	New alternative with minimal bureaucracy	Not all payments are accepted without additional checks yet
Kahnawake (Canada)	Recognized in a number of regions, focus on safety	Limited recognition in Europe
Antigua & Barbuda	Regulator with history, stability	Longer registration process

What is included in the license

Allowing betting and gambling
Data Security Commitment and KYC/AML
Reporting on financial flows, players, bonuses
Ability to work with PSP, banks, cryptocurrencies
Support for responsible play and anti-fraud policy

License selection factors

Launch Budget ($5,000 to $100,000 +)
Target market geography (EU, Asia, Latin America)
Payment infrastructure requirements
Level of control and readiness for audit
Time of receipt (2 weeks to 6 months)

Technical and legal aspects

Registration of a legal entity in the selected jurisdiction
Prepare privacy policy, user agreement
Licensor Integration and Reporting
Player protection support: limits, self-locking, dispute resolution
Ability to scale to multiple domains/brands under the same license (in Curaçao and Anjouan)

Benefit to operator

Legal work without the risk of blocking
Ability to attract investment and partners
Opening corporate bank accounts
Integration with payment and encryption providers
Increased trust from players

Choosing a license is a strategic decision for the betting business. Each jurisdiction gives its own balance between launch speed, cost and level of legal protection. Companies that bet on transparency and legal purity from the start benefit in the long run.