Industry
February 3, 2026
Offshore Gambling Network Shifts Licenses Amid Growing UK Scrutiny
A group of offshore gambling websites popular among British players has moved its operations to a new license structure based in Curaçao. This change comes as campaigners, journalists, and regulators pay more attention to these sites. Unregulated Betting Brands Shift Curaçao Structure After Investigations The brands involved, including MyStake, Velobet, Donbet, and Goldenbet, have operated […]
Industry
January 29, 2026
Curaçao Court Sides with License Holder in Online Casino Winnings Dispute
On December 16, a Curaçao appeals court overturned a lower court decision that had held Gaming Services Provider (GSP), a former master licence holder, responsible for unpaid winnings from an online casino that operated with an expired sublicence. The conflict involved topbet.eu, a site that Orient Power Holdings managed between November 2015 and November 2017. […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
Curaçao’s Gambling Regulator Faces Surprising Scrutiny
Curaçao’s gambling regulator finds itself under the spotlight after local prosecutors recently opened an investigation into the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). This development, revealed in a recent letter from the Financial Supervision Board (Cft), adds to the mounting controversy surrounding the island’s former finance minister, Javier Silvania. The Rising Scrutiny Aligns with Broader Investigations According […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
CGA Confirms Supervisory Board Resignation, Says Changes Won’t Affect LOK
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed the resignation of its supervisory board, emphasizing that this will not affect the rollout of the LOK, despite media claims to the contrary. CGA Confirms the Rumored Resignation On Tuesday, the CGA confirmed that its entire supervisory board had resigned in September, confirming earlier reports. However, the body […]
Industry
September 15, 2025
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 […]
Legal
September 2, 2025
Curaçao Court Says Parimatch Unjustly Took Player’s Funds
Sports betting operator Parimatch has been ordered to pay $19,630 after unjustly confiscating a player’s account balance without being able to prove a violation. The ruling, which took place on March 13, 2023, was confirmed by the Court of First Instance of Curaçao yesterday. Parimatch Had Failed to Prove a Penalized Player Had Violated Its […]
Casino
July 10, 2025
Curaçao Settles with 12 Online Casino Operators amid Rising Regulatory Scrutiny
Amidst Curaçao’s ongoing efforts to enhance enforcement in its gambling sector, the country’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has reached an out-of-court settlement with 12 online gaming operators accused of violating identity verification rules. While none of the implicated companies admitted any wrongdoing, they agreed to pay a fine and amend any regulatory deficiencies. Users Could Gamble […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
Curaçao Pledges to Tighten the Screws on Illegal Gambling Operators
Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (CGA) issued a stern warning to operations that offer gambling services from the island without a valid local license, marking a decisive shift in how the jurisdiction handles illegal gaming operations. This development signals a more aggressive regulatory policy as the country works to shed its reputation as a haven for […]
Legal
May 28, 2025
Court Sides with Journalist Who Sought to Expose Curaçao’s Sub-Licensing Framework
A Curaçao court has sided with a journalist who was accused of defamation by a gambling company. Despite the operator’s insistence that a report published by the journalist hurt its business, the court ruled that her criticism didn’t violate the law. Cyberluck Sought to Make Cramm Retract Her Insinuations Nardy Cramm previously made headlines with […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
Curaçao Unveils Details on Updated Gambling Legislation
Curaçao’s newest National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), passed in December 2024, replaces the outdated master licensing system with a more transparent, structured, and internationally aligned regulatory framework. This transformative legislation should help dispel lingering doubts following the recent high-profile corruption scandals and reinstate Curaçao’s position as a regulated and reputable online gambling hub. […]
