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iGaming Licenses Exposed: What Kahnawake, Anjouan, Tobique, and Curaçao Are Really Offering
The European online gambling market is set for significant growth, with projections indicating an increase from $52.30 billion in 2024 to $88.16 billion by 2029, reflecting an annual growth rate of 11.01%. Curaçao has long been a key player in this market and has recently undergone regulatory changes. Meanwhile, alternative jurisdictions such as Kahnawake, Anjouan and Tobique are increasingly drawing the attention of operators.
Regulatory changes in Curaçao
Many operators have traditionally opted for a Curaçao licence due to its accessibility and straightforward process, especially during the initial stages of operation. However, with the recent overhaul of the Curaçao licensing system, this ease of access has diminished. Operators now face a more rigorous licensing and monitoring process by the Curaçao Gambling Control Board, which is increasingly prioritising safe and responsible gambling practices.
Legal challenges for Curaçao-licensed operators in Europe
Recently, several operators licensed in Curaçao faced lawsuits in European countries, with some being ordered to refund losses to players. For instance, Dama N.V. was ordered in Austria and the UAE to repay €816,852. Another Curaçao licence holder was similarly ordered to refund players’ losses in Germany and Austria.
Both companies warned that these rulings posed a threat, as they created a “risk-free gambling” environment for players, allowing them to place bets with the option to sue for refunds if they lose. In a few European countries, such as Austria, where the gambling market is heavily regulated and monopolised, any bets placed on offshore platforms are deemed illegal and void for both operators and players. Recently, Austria required a player to return their winnings to the operator after placing bets on an offshore platform, to discourage opportunistic lawsuits.
Curaçao court’s response
In the cases of Dama N.V. and other operators., the Curaçao court chose to uphold the judgments of the European courts. The Curaçao court declared that, since the licensed operators were not paying their debts to the players, they were in a state of ceased payment and declared them bankrupt. However, Dama N.V. later succeeded in overturning this judgement by proving to the Curaçao court that it was “financially healthy.”
Meanwhile, Malta has taken a different approach with the promulgation of Bill No. 55, which protects its licensees from foreign court interference. If a European player sues a Maltese-licensed operator, Maltese courts will uphold the operator’s licence, provided it complies with Maltese law, effectively blocking foreign judgments.
Given the growing number of claims, the European Court of Justice is now set to determine whether German and other European bettors can legally claim refunds for their losses from offshore operators.
Alternative licences in Kahnawake, Anjouan, and Tobique
Kahnawake, Anjouan, and Tobique have emerged as appealing alternatives to more well-known jurisdictions.
Kahnawake: Located in Canada, Kahnawake is one of the oldest jurisdictions and has been issuing gambling licences since 1996. It is known for its stringent regulatory framework and legal resistance to opportunistic litigation. Operators licensed in Kahnawake can expect a stable and predictable legal environment, which helps minimise costly legal issues.
Anjouan: Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros, offers favourable conditions for online gambling operators, including the absence of a requirement for a physical presence in the jurisdiction. This allows operators to avoid direct oversight by local courts, reducing the risk of unfavourable rulings. Anjouan’s flexible business conditions and reliable legal protections make it an attractive option for those looking to minimise legal risks.
Tobique: Also based in Canada, Tobique provides a unique licensing environment characterised by flexible management and a stable legal framework. Like Anjouan, Tobique does not require operators to have a physical presence, and offers strong protection against lawsuits. This makes Tobique an appealing choice for operators seeking a secure and stable licensing base.
What to look for when considering alternative jurisdictions
These alternative jurisdictions offer several key advantages for operators:
– Protection against opportunistic lawsuits: These three jurisdictions often provide strong safeguards against frivolous or opportunistic lawsuits, reducing the risk of costly legal battles.
– Flexible jurisdiction management: Many alternative licences do not require a physical presence in the licensing jurisdiction, allowing operators to avoid direct local court oversight.
– Stability and predictability: By choosing a jurisdiction with a stable and predictable legal environment, operators can better protect their businesses from legal uncertainties.
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Gaming Corps Gaming Corps, a publicly listed game studio based in Sweden, today announces a key hire for the Company’s growth journey. Graham Greensmith, Gaming Corps new Chief Commercial Officer, joins with more than 20 years experience from a multitude of commercial management roles within the industry.
Greensmith was most recently heading the growth journey at British iGaming giant Inspired as Head of Commercial Development, where he played a fundamental role in expanding market presence and driving sales.
Juha Kauppinen, CEO of Gaming Corps says: “As we continue to grow, we’re entering a new and exciting phase of our journey. With a strong and unique game portfolio, best in-class distribution and top talents on board we are now focused on scaling our commercial efforts, to further accelerate our growth journey.
We need to review our commercial strategies so they align with the company we are growing into and bringing Graham on board feels great and is an exciting example of the increased attention Gaming Corps are experiencing from the industry. We will now continue to work hard to become one of the industry’s most innovative and respected game studios.”
Greensmith joins Gaming Corps following several impressive commercial successes, most recently leading a strong growth journey with iGaming giant Inspired. Having operated at senior level within a fast-growing PLC, he brings valuable experience from scaling operations and driving strategic expansion in a public company environment as well as strong connections and relationships from the European iGaming scene. Graham holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Surrey, and started his new role November 10th 2025.
Graham Greensmith commented, “I am thrilled to be joining Gaming Corps at the most exciting phase of their ambitious journey. The goal is clear, to become the vendor of choice for operators, producing games of the highest quality, known and enjoyed on a global scale. I’m grateful to Juha and the upper management team for the trust and opportunity to be part of this next chapter and I can’t wait to play my part in the undoubted success that is to come.”
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Emerging-markets leader expands its all-encompassing library with exciting new portfolio
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has signed its latest provider partnership with Elbet, enabling its platform customers to access the supplier’s innovative range of crash games and slots.
Elbet has won critical and commercial acclaim in a variety of markets – including Latin America and Africa, key markets for QTech Games – and will now have its spectrum of crash games and broader slots content made available to QTech’s growing group of operator partners in these territories. The deal also organically broadens Elbet’s international footprint across Asia, QTech’s continent of formative growth and dominance.
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As the fastest-growing aggregator over the past few years, QTech’s platform offers the most expansive gaming portfolio around, localised for each region, with native mobile apps, powerful reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language support.
QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “Our ever-growing suite of products has long featured the best slots and crash games from all around the world, and Elbet is the latest impressive exponent in the latter domain. Their focus on this white-hot mini-vertical affords our clients even more engaging content which we’re sure will increase the retention and acquisition of customers.”
“Theirs is a growing and constantly innovating library, delivering consistent support to the growth of our broad gaming-vertical spread, courtesy of some quality graphics, gameplay and unique features.
Danko Vuković, Managing Director at Elbet, added: “This agreement naturally broadens Elbet’s global scope, targeting untapped territories across Asia, alongside our ongoing Africa to Latin America, and creating new revenue streams. We are dedicated to innovation and excellence, continually striving to enhance our offerings and support the growth and success of our partners, and QTech’s expansive distributional influence is second to none.
“Together, we can raise the igaming bar and shape a localised experience for global players. So, we can’t wait to witness how these games perform. Elbet is targeting only the finest content aggregators to improve our visibility and influence in the sector, and QTech Games sets the gold standard for emerging markets.”
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