Curaçao Regulator Takes BC.Game License Revocation Off Public List

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has taken an unexpected action by removing BC.Game‘s parent company, Small House B.V., and another operator, Rabidi N.V., from its public list of canceled licenses. This move has started discussions in the industry about the possibility that both operators might be getting ready to come back with new setups.

BC.Game Stirs Up Ongoing Debate as It Struggles with Licenses from Curaçao to Anjouan

BC.Game, a crypto casino brand that once had ties to Premier League team Leicester City, has dealt with ongoing regulatory issues for the past two years. The company pulled out its Curaçao license before officials could make a formal announcement, claiming that the area had become unfriendly to international businesses. Its current bankruptcy process, which some insiders say might soon be overturned, has added to speculation about a possible return.

The newest changes happen as people look more closely at other places that give out licenses, like Anjouan. Word is that European groups watching for money laundering are paying more attention to how the island works. BC.Game started using this system after leaving Curaçao. 

Arguments about who owns what have also caused problems for the brand. When BC.Game’s old parent company Blockdance gave assets to Small House B.V., they did not include what they owed. People suing in Curaçao said Small House kept the business going without stopping, so they should pay what players say they are owed. Court fights over millions in claimed debts are still going on.

Curaçao’s New Rules Raise Questions About BC.Game’s Plans

The UK felt the impact of the scandal in late 2024, with BC.Game’s bankruptcy and sponsorship ties, grabbing the spotlight. This event led UK gambling minister Baroness Twycross to warn that the government might put stricter limits on white-label sponsorships. 

At the same time, Curaçao is working to tighten its control. The CGA has started asking for feedback on new rules that would make licensed operators set up actual offices on the island and hire key staff who live there. Proposed changes to the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) also want operators to team up with certified mediators to handle player complaints that have not been solved. These steps show a big change from how the territory used to regulate gambling operations. They aim to make sure companies are more responsible and contribute more to the economy.

BC.Game, a company that got two licenses in Kenya to grow across Africa, might have a shot at rebuilding trust now that it’s off Curaçao’s canceled list. It is not clear if this means they will jump back into Curaçao under the new rules, or if this is just paperwork.