Casino Licences Explained
A licence tells you who a crypto casino answers to when something goes wrong. Here is what each of the common licences actually means for players.
Curaçao
The most common licence among crypto casinos. Easy to obtain, accepts crypto-only operators, and offers moderate player protection.
- Player protection
- Moderate
- Jurisdiction
- Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Anjouan
A fast, low-cost licence from the Comoros that many newer crypto casinos use. Lowest oversight of the mainstream options.
- Player protection
- Low
- Jurisdiction
- Anjouan, Union of the Comoros
Malta (MGA)
The strongest mainstream EU licence. Strict rules, real enforcement, and formal dispute resolution — but rarer among crypto casinos.
- Player protection
- High
- Jurisdiction
- Malta, European Union
Estonia (EMTA)
An EU licence issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. Well-regulated, transparent, and used by a growing group of operators.
- Player protection
- High
- Jurisdiction
- Estonia, European Union
UK (UKGC)
The strictest major licence anywhere. Excellent protection for UK players — and effectively no room for crypto gambling.
- Player protection
- Very high
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
No Licence
Some crypto casinos operate with no licence at all. Here is exactly what you give up — and the warning signs to look for.
- Player protection
- None
- Jurisdiction
- None