Most Popular International Gambling Licenses

Curacao Antillephone N.V.

Absolutely every player, especially if he has been playing online casino slot machines for a long time, has come across establishments operating under the permission of Curacao Antillephone N.V.  According to this website, this is one of the Curacao island state licensing authorities. It is authorized to accept and review documents of the applicants-operators, issue a response (including in the form of a license), as well as initiate an inspection of the company in case of violations of the terms of the license. Curacao Antillephone N.V.’s sub-license number is 4068/JAZ.

This company is the licensee of more than 450 gambling business owners. The reasons why Antillerpone N.V. has become the most popular international regulator are many. There are no in-depth checks of casino operations, a low tax burden, a single document for all types of gambling, and a simple and relatively inexpensive procedure for getting and prolonging a permit. At the same time, there is no obligation to respect customer interests. There is no information in open sources that Antillephone N.V. intervened at least once in defence of a player, but there is more than enough information about a violation of their rights by the operator.

It turns out that respecting customer guarantees is not an obligation, but rather a moral part of the company’s image. Not all gambling sites with a Curacao Antillephone license are fraudulent. Quite a few top casinos are known to have a document from this regulator. They chose honesty, respect for customers and reliability and did not go wrong. In order not to make a mistake in your choice, be sure to read the operator’s license and check its reputation on the relevant web portals.

MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)

Maltese legislation regarding international online gambling has not changed since 2001. The licensing process is handled from start to finish by a specialised body, the Malta Gaming Authority. Gaming clubs with an MGA document are likely to maintain an atmosphere of fairness and honesty on their site for many reasons:

• The regulator protects the interests and safety of players
• The regulator closely monitors the activities of licensees
• High fines and revocation of licenses for gambling offenders
• The overall high status of the MGA license. To lose it is to sign one’s unreliability and get a bad reputation
• The complexity of the procedure for obtaining it ensures that it is handled with care by the operator.

There are 4 classes of a license under Maltese law. These are divided according to the type of gambling activity. For example, a Class 4 license holder (iGaming software development) is not allowed to provide Class 1 services (online casinos, land-based gaming machines and lotteries).

Because of the complicated bureaucratic processes for obtaining a permit, it is rare for an operator to seek an MGA. It is easier for them to apply to a less strict regulator and get a license as quickly as possible. If a business owner goes all the way to the end and receives the cherished document, it is almost 100% guaranteed that the casino is reliable. For casino customers, it is best to choose an international online casino licensed under the laws of Malta.  

Curacao E-Gaming

Curacao eGaming is one of four companies holding a master license from the state of Curacao. The fact that the license is issued by this particular body is indicated by its license number, 1668/JAZ. This body is authorised to issue a single permit for all types of gambling activities, ranging from software production to online casino and poker. The whole problem with this body is its actual refusal to protect the interests of players. At the same time, the interests of operators are protected quite strongly. A special association has even been set up for this purpose. Because of the stubborn protection of one side, the jurisdiction is seen as weak and unreliable.

You should be careful about checking the license of this regulator. The fact is that some fraudsters have learnt how to tamper with the validator. Watch carefully the address of the link to which you have been redirected. A license can have several statuses. Invalid, Attention Valid and Unknown Status are very dangerous. Do not gamble in any casino with the respective statuses. Valid status, on the other hand, shows that the operator is operating legally.

Curaçao’s legislation allows services to be provided practically all over the world. The exception is only a few countries. This, among other things, has made this regulator popular with gambling owners. However, due to its poor reputation, it is mainly start-ups that turn to it. Before playing on a site with this document, be sure to check its reputation on the relevant websites.