License selection (Curaçao, MGA, Anjouan, Kahnawake)

Online casino license selection: Curaçao, MGA, Anjouan, Kahnawake

Choosing the right license is one of the first and most important steps in launching an online casino. Not only the legality of the project depends on the jurisdiction, but also access to payment systems, providers, advertising platforms and markets. The most popular licenses are Curaçao, MGA (Malta), Anjouan and Kahnawake. Each of them has pluses, minuses and scope.

Overview and comparison of jurisdictions

Parameter	Curaçao	MGA (Malta)	Anjouan	Kahnawake
Region	Caribbean	EU	Comoros	Canada
License Type	Master/Sub	B2C/B2B	Universal	Client Provider
Deadline	4-8 weeks	4-6 months	2-4 weeks	4-10 weeks
Cost	from €15,000	from €30,000 +	from $12,000	from $25,000
Reporting	Minimal	High	Moderate	Medium
PSP Access	Medium	Wide	Limited	Medium
Reputation	Moderate	High	Growing	Moderately High
For whom it is suitable	Startups, flexible launch	Medium and large brands	Fast start, budget	Highly specialized operators

Summary of each license

Curaçao

Suitable for quick launch and market testing
Simple feed, relatively low requirements
Limited access to European PSPs and advertising channels
White-label partner or sublicense required

MGA (Malta)

Prestigious European licence with high reputation
Audit, KYC/AML compliance, local company required
Access to most PSPs, banks, providers and advertising platforms
High cost and long registration process

Anjouan

New and growing license with quick procedure
Suitable for crypto casinos and offshore launches
Minimum office, staff and reporting requirements
At the time of writing - suitable for MVP and pilots

Kahnawake

Canadian license popular in the North American region
Moderate requirements but high compliance
Good for Canada and US projects
Has its own data center infrastructure (Mohawk Internet Technologies)

What to consider when choosing

Target market (EU, Canada, Asia, LATAM, etc.)
Payment solutions and their compatibility with the jurisdiction
Requirements for accounting, KYC, data protection
Scalability - how the license will affect the growth of the project
Conditions for attracting partners and affiliates

License selection is a strategic decision affecting everything from UX to financial reporting. If you want to start quickly and test the idea - Curaçao or Anjouan are perfect. If reputation is important, stable access to providers and payments - MGA or Kahnawake will give the right level of trust. It is important to choose not just a "convenient" license, but one that meets the goals and strategy of the brand.