Curacao is an island country situated in the Southern Caribbean Sea, about 70 km (44 miles) off the coast of Venezuela, with neighboring islands Aruba and Bonaire. Curacao is politically stable but its economy is diversified and open. Among its most vital pillars of the local economy are trade and shipping, logistic and dry dock services, international financial services, oil refining, and tourism.  

Curacao offers e-gaming licenses - one of the most recognisable and oldest in the world. This type of license covers all forms of online gambling activities, including games with bets or luck: blackjack, slots, poker, roulette, lottery, sports betting, and others. The gambling license permits to conduct the above mentioned activities and serves as a valid proof that the ongoing business is legitimate and the winnings payouts are guaranteed.

Since the gambling industry not only awards opportunities but presents many risks and involves a large number of dishonest players, the Curacao license will enhance the image of the company as a reliable and honest operator. Moreover, the gambling license will allow establishing business relationships with various partners and purchasing software from leading manufacturers.  

There are two different kinds of license: the master license and the sub-license. While both licenses cover all kinds of gambling activities, with the master license you are also authorised to issue sub-licenses. Master licenses are issued for a standard 5 year period. The the sub-licenses are tied to their master license holder and are valid as long as their master license remains valid. 

The government has not issued new master licenses for almost 20 years and there are currently only 4 master license holders in Curacao. It is nearly impossible to obtain this type of license now so all interested operators apply for a sub-license. Each master license holder has its own policies and requirements and we can assist you in this complex licensing process.