Curacao License - Advantages and Disadvantages

The country of Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands — the first country in the world within the European Union (EU) to officially legalize «Online Gambling». The first licenses were issued for land-based casinos in 1993, and for online casinos in 1996. Today, more than 400 providers operate under this license, including some of the most renowned casinos worldwide.

This license is issued for gaming activities such as casinos, lotteries, and sports betting. A key advantage of this license is that the operator, once granted it, pays only a 2% corporate tax, with no value-added tax. According to legislation, these conditions will remain in effect until 2025. Such legal leniency is beneficial for the gambling business, making it an economically viable option for many companies operating in the gambling industry. Most casinos operate under the Curacao license, as it is highly popular in the gaming business.

The drawbacks of this license include the fact that operators cannot conduct business in certain countries such as Curaçao, the USA, France, and the Netherlands. Additionally, its authority is lower compared to other regulators.

Before Playing at a Casino

Before playing at a casino, ensure that it has a valid license. How can you check this? Such information is usually located at the bottom of the website — it may be an icon that, when clicked, redirects you to a page displaying the license. The license should contain the following details: number; name of the casino to which it was issued; domain name from which you accessed the site; and the type of license, such as a casino or other relevant information.

The official regulator’s website maintains a list of all issued licenses, and the license should be active on that list. If the regulator does not have a website, such information, including lists of licensees, can be found freely on the internet through other sources. However, in such cases, we would advise against playing at such a casino, as a legitimate regulator should have an official website providing this information.