Curaçao Extends Provisional Gambling Licences by Six Months

Curaçao’s gambling regulators are giving certain operators more time to meet updated rules. The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) confirmed that provisional licences, originally set to expire on 24 June, will now be valid until at least 24 December 2025.

Good to know

• Select B2C and B2B operators will get new provisional licences by 27 June.
• Operators must show progress to receive a full licence after the extension.
• New licensing rules came into force in December 2024 but some legacy operators remain under review.

The extension applies to operators holding ‘Green Seal B2C’ and B2B licences issued under the previous regime. These businesses were expected to meet the updated requirements within six months, but many need more time to comply fully.

The CGA will issue updated licences to qualifying operators no later than 27 June. These temporary licences give them a chance to complete checklist items and meet the new compliance standards set by the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK).

The CGA clarified in its latest statement that operators licensed on or after 25 December 2024 must show substantial progress during their initial six-month period. The decision to offer a full licence or a further six-month extension will depend on how much progress is demonstrated.

New rules under LOK are stricter. Operators must now implement tools such as dispute resolution portals to address player complaints early and avoid legal complications. The framework also focuses on improving anti-money laundering controls and raising the market’s reputation globally.

While the goal is to modernise and clean up the Curaçao gambling sector, the transition has not been smooth. The updated licensing process, which opened in September 2023, attracted a flood of applications. However, many applicants failed to provide complete or correct documentation, causing delays.

To help manage this backlog, the CGA opened the licensing window multiple times, allowing B2C, B2B2C, and B2B operators additional chances to submit valid applications. Some master licences expired during this period, further complicating the regulatory update process.

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