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    Operational Planning

    Exploring the online gaming licence process is a critical step for any operator planning to enter or expand within the global iGaming market. Since regulations vary across jurisdictions, operators must follow strict legal and compliance requirements. As authorities increase supervision, businesses must also demonstrate transparency, financial stability, and operational substance.

    Our Support during the online gaming licence

    DD Consultus supports operators throughout every stage of the online gaming licence journey. From the outset, the firm helps clients understand which regulatory framework best suits their business model and target markets. As a result, this early guidance reduces uncertainty and prevents costly missteps. At the same time, it ensures that regulatory requirements align closely with commercial objectives, thereby creating a more efficient and predictable licensing process.

    Application Preparation and Regulatory Compliance

    Moreover, the online gaming licence process involves far more than submitting an application. Operators must prepare detailed business plans, compliance policies, and technical documentation to meet regulatory expectations. They must also satisfy due diligence standards set by regulators. DD Consultus creates and coordinates each of these elements carefully. As a result, applications present a clear and credible regulatory profil

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    Online gambling regulations by country

    A market-by-market view of online casino, sports betting, poker and lottery: whether private operators can be licensed, a state operator holds the rights, or the product is restricted — plus the authority that oversees it.

    84 markets

    MarketOnline casinoSports bettingOnline pokerLotteryRegulator
    ALAlbania Prohibited Licensing pending Prohibited Restricted Ministry of Finance
    ARArgentina State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial Provincial regulators (e.g. LOTBA in Buenos Aires)
    AMArmenia Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Ministry of Economy
    AUAustralia Prohibited Licensed Prohibited Licensed Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
    ATAustria State monopoly Licensed State monopoly State monopoly Federal Ministry of Finance
    BHBahrain Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    BDBangladesh Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Restricted Gambling is prohibited
    BYBelarus Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Ministry of Taxes and Duties
    BEBelgium Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Belgian Gaming Commission
    BRBrazil Licensed Licensed Restricted Restricted Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA), Ministry of Finance
    BGBulgaria Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly National Revenue Agency (NRA)
    KHCambodia Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Restricted Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia
    CACanada State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario
    CLChile Licensing pending Licensing pending Licensing pending State monopoly Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ)
    CNChina Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly China Welfare Lottery / China Sports Lottery
    COColombia Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Coljuegos
    HRCroatia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Ministry of Finance
    CWCuraçao Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
    CYCyprus Prohibited Licensed Prohibited State monopoly National Betting Authority
    CZCzechia Licensed Licensed Licensed Licensed Ministry of Finance
    DKDenmark Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority)
    EEEstonia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)
    FIFinland Licensing pending Licensing pending Licensing pending State monopoly National Police Board (until June 2027), then the Finnish Supervisory Agency
    FRFrance Prohibited Licensed Licensed State monopoly Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ)
    GEGeorgia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Revenue Service (Ministry of Finance)
    DEGermany Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)
    GHGhana Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gaming Commission of Ghana
    GIGibraltar Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner
    GRGreece Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC)
    HKHong Kong Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Hong Kong Jockey Club (authorised operator)
    HUHungary Restricted State monopoly Restricted State monopoly Supervisory Authority of Regulated Activities (SZTFH)
    INIndia Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Restricted Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
    IDIndonesia Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs
    IEIreland Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)
    IMIsle of Man Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC)
    ILIsrael Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Israel Sports Betting Board; Mifal HaPais
    ITItaly State concessions State concessions State concessions State concessions Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)
    JPJapan Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Public racing bodies and the national sports lottery
    KZKazakhstan Prohibited Licensed Prohibited State monopoly Ministry of Tourism and Sports
    KEKenya Licensed Licensed Licensed Licensed Gambling Regulatory Authority
    KWKuwait Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    LVLatvia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI)
    LTLithuania Licensed Licensed Licensed Licensed Gaming Control Authority
    MOMacau Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)
    MYMalaysia Prohibited Restricted Prohibited Restricted Ministry of Finance
    MTMalta Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
    MXMexico Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB)
    MDMoldova State monopoly State monopoly State monopoly State monopoly Ministry of Finance / Loteria Națională a Moldovei
    NLNetherlands Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa)
    NZNew Zealand Licensing pending State monopoly Licensing pending State monopoly Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
    NGNigeria State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State regulators (e.g. LSLGA in Lagos)
    NONorway State monopoly State monopoly State monopoly State monopoly Lotteritilsynet (Norwegian Gaming Authority)
    OMOman Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    PKPakistan Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    PAPanama Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ)
    PEPeru Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR)
    PHPhilippines Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
    PLPoland State monopoly Licensed State monopoly State monopoly Ministry of Finance
    PTPortugal Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ)
    PRPuerto Rico Prohibited Licensed Prohibited State monopoly Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
    QAQatar Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    RORomania Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly National Gambling Office (ONJN)
    RURussia Prohibited Licensed Prohibited State monopoly Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Service
    SASaudi Arabia Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Gambling is prohibited
    RSSerbia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Games of Chance Administration (Ministry of Finance)
    SGSingapore Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)
    SKSlovakia Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH)
    ZASouth Africa Prohibited Licensed Prohibited State monopoly National Gambling Board and provincial gambling boards
    KRSouth Korea Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly State-run sports toto, lottery and racing operators
    ESSpain Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ)
    SESweden Licensed Licensed Licensed Restricted Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority)
    CHSwitzerland Licensed State monopoly Licensed State monopoly Federal Gaming Board (ESBK)
    TWTaiwan Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly Ministry of Finance
    TZTanzania Licensed Licensed Licensed Licensed Gaming Board of Tanzania
    THThailand Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited State monopoly Government Lottery Office
    TRTürkiye Prohibited State monopoly Prohibited State monopoly State operators (sports betting, national lottery, horse racing)
    UGUganda Licensed Licensed Restricted Licensed National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)
    UAUkraine Licensed Licensed Licensed Licensed State Agency PlayCity
    AEUnited Arab Emirates Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited Licensed General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)
    GBUnited Kingdom Licensed Licensed Licensed State monopoly Gambling Commission
    USUnited States State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State or provincial State regulators (e.g. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement)
    UZUzbekistan Restricted Licensed Restricted Licensed National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP)
    VNVietnam Prohibited Restricted Prohibited State monopoly Ministry of Finance
    ZMZambia Restricted Licensed Restricted Restricted Betting Control and Licensing Board

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an online gaming licence?

    It is an official authorisation issued by a regulator that allows an operator to legally offer gaming services online. It confirms that the business meets regulatory, technical, and compliance standards.

    Why is an online gaming licence required?

    In most jurisdictions, proper regulatory authorisation is essential for operating legally. Without it, operators face legal penalties, restricted payment processing, and reduced access to target markets. In addition, holding the appropriate approval strengthens credibility with regulators, financial institutions, and players.

    Which jurisdictions offer gaming licences?

    Many jurisdictions regulate online gaming activities, including Malta, Curaçao, Anjouan, Kahnawake, and several emerging markets. Each location follows its own legal framework, fee structure, and approval timeframe, making jurisdiction choice a strategic decision.

    How long does it take to obtain an online gaming licence?

    The timeframe varies by jurisdiction and application complexity. On average, the process can take from a few weeks to several months. Proper preparation can significantly reduce delays.

    What documentation is required when applying for regulatory approval to operate an online gaming business?

    Common requirements include corporate documents, business plans, compliance policies, technical system descriptions, and due diligence materials for shareholders and key persons.