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Discover the benefits of obtaining a Curacao e-gaming license!

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As one of the first countries in the world, Curacao offered gaming licenses to international entrepreneurs since 1996. This license is tried and tested and is relatively easy to get. At Oneworld we can assist you in the entire process of applying and obtaining a Curacao e-gaming license!

Curaçao E-Gaming is one of the oldest and most reputable providers of regulated E-Gaming services. Since 1996, Curacao E-Gaming has proudly served some of the most highly regarded E-Gaming operators and providers of services.

The island has a unique status as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It offers the regulatory benefits of the EU, without being a part of the EU. More importantly, without being subject Europe’s high tax rates.

Unlike other countries, Curacao offers one E-Gaming license that covers everything. There is no need to apply for various types of licenses for different operators, software providers and network providers. This type of license is referred to by the industry as a ‘sub-license’. However, the correct term is ‘IP’ (Information Provider).

The Curacao E-Gaming IP license covers all forms of electronic gaming including games and services of skill, chance, betting, lotteries and casinos. We present below an overview of the most popular E-Gaming services:

Types of products you can offer under this license:

  • Online casino games (roulette, blackjack, slots - as examples)
  • Sports betting Peer to peer games (poker, backgammon, Mah-jong, etc.)
  • Mobile phone games, betting
  • Live dealing
  • Bingo
  • Fantasy football (or similar)
  • Various trading activity
  • Pari-mutual and pool betting
  • Network gaming
  • Lotteries
  • Trivia
  • Common platforms
  • Affiliate’s, Skins, Marketing services
  • And more...


It allows you to offer every type of online game you want. If you're interested in running an online casino or any type of online gaming website, Curacao has a very attractive offer for you. There are numerous merits associated with obtaining an online gambling license in Curacao such as the below:

  • Offer every type of online gaming product with just one license;
    -> online casinos, sports betting, lotto, poker, bingo, and more.
  • Profit from your gaming site with very little taxes. Only a 2% tax on gross income and nothing else.
  • Save money. Curacao is the least expensive of the big 3 licensing options.
  • Save time. The license is easy to get. A fast and logical procedure.
  • Keep your site humming for years with low annual fees and little paperwork.
  • Benefit from innovative IT infrastructure that runs your website without down-time.

In case you want to find out more about obtaining a Curacao e-gaming license, please contact us here, and we will provide you with all key information regarding the gaming license.

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