Legal
January 4, 2023
Curacao Setting Up the New Schedule for Its Gambling Overhaul
The island then accepted the support of the Dutch government in an attempt to withstand the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In return, the Netherlands asked for updates regarding specific reforms in Curacao. The upgraded schedule was supposed to be completed by January 1, 2023. The progress of the upgraded gaming bill will be the topic […]
Casino
December 22, 2022
Online Casinos Have No Responsible Gambling Policies
An Australian gambling addict is hoping to recover his losses with two offshore casinos which allowed him to gamble despite his self-exclusion from pubs, clubs and casinos in Australia. ‘Responsible Gambling is a Joke’ Blake Barnard, 42, who lost nearly AU$300,000 ($201,000) while gambling with online casinos registered in Curacao, is considering taking legal action […]
Legal
December 1, 2022
1xBet’s Bankruptcy in Curaçao Appears Inevitable
1xBet, one of the world’s largest online sports betting companies, continues to make headlines in the worst possible ways. The company is now facing an imminent threat of bankruptcy in Curaçao, after a prolonged legal battle with the Foundation for the Representation of Victims of Online Gaming (SBGOK). 1xCorp N.V., originally from Russia, operates 1xBet […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Curaçao to Overhaul Its Gambling Industry and Introduce a New Regulator
Curaçao has been known for its low barriers when it comes to casino operators as its system has been pretty liberal, but all of that is likely to change as the authorities in the country are planning to make a complete overhaul of the gambling industry and introduce a new regulator. The Government of Curaçao […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
12,000 Curacao Gambling Sites May Be Offering Unlicensed Products
When the pandemic started, Curacao was one of those jurisdictions to first feel the heat of missing tourism dollars. The country, which is a constituent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, turned to Dutch authorities for help who, in turn, took the opportunity to resolve a matter they have long had an issue with – […]
Legal
November 12, 2020
Curacao to Add New Gambling Regulator amid Rescue Deal
The island of Curacao will now enact measures to achieve sustainability as part of a new financial rescue package with Dutch authorities. Under the deal, Curacao will have to overhaul its online gambling industry and tighten control over the sector. Curacao Seeks Financial Help as it Vows to Overhaul Gambling Sector The island of Curacao […]