Short answer
Antigua and Barbuda licenses online gambling through the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), Division of Gaming under the Interactive Gaming and Interactive Wagering Regulations. An application costs US$15,000; an interactive gaming (casino) license costs US$100,000 a year and an interactive wagering (betting) license US$75,000. Operators pay 3% of GGR, post a security deposit and keep a local company, office and servers. Licenses run one year.
Antigua and Barbuda at a glance
- Regulator
- FSRC Division of Gaming (also known as the Directorate of Offshore Gaming)
- Primary law
- Interactive Gaming and Interactive Wagering Regulations; Free Trade and Processing Zone Act 1994
- Licenses
- Interactive gaming (casino, poker, bingo) · interactive wagering (sports, racing, esports)
- Term
- 1 year, renewable
- Local substance
- Local company, office and main gaming servers in Antigua
- Kahnawake link
- 2010 MOU allows inter-jurisdictional hosting authorizations
Is Antigua and Barbuda the right license for you?
A good fit when
- You are an established operator that values Antigua's long history
- You plan to host through the Kahnawake–Antigua arrangement
Look elsewhere when
- You want a low-cost offshore license — Anjouan, Nevis and Curaçao cost far less
- You do not want local servers and office
Antigua and Barbuda license types
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive gaming license | Online casino, poker, bingo | US$100,000 a year |
| Interactive wagering license | Online sports betting and racing | US$75,000 a year |
Antigua and Barbuda license costs and tax
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | US$15,000 | On filing, non-refundable | |
| Interactive gaming license | US$100,000 | Yearly | |
| Interactive wagering license | US$75,000 | Yearly | |
| Security deposit | US$100,000 | Held by the FSRC | Adjustable for risk |
| Tax | 3% of GGR | Periodic |
Some sources quote lower renewal fees (US$75,000 gaming / US$50,000 wagering) and a one-off monitoring-system fee. Confirm the current schedule with the FSRC before budgeting.
Tax
- Gaming tax
- 3% of gross gaming revenue
- Corporate tax
- Offshore-zone treatment; confirm for your structure
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Interactive Gaming and Interactive Wagering Regulations | Online licensing framework |
| Free Trade and Processing Zone Act 1994 | Original basis for offshore gaming licensing |
| Gambling Act 2016 | Created the Gambling Authority for land-based gaming |
Local substance and eligibility
- Antigua and Barbuda company
- Local office
- Main gaming servers located on the islands
- Fit-and-proper owners and key persons
Setting up the licensee: company formation for gambling licenses.
How to get a Antigua and Barbuda license
- Month 1
Incorporate and plan substance
Local company, office and hosting plan.
- Months 1–2
Prepare the application
Business plan, financial evidence, technical documentation, AML and RG policies.
- Month 2
Submit and pay
File with the FSRC and pay US$15,000.
- Months 2–4
Due diligence and technical review
Background checks, financial evaluation, platform review.
- Grant
Fees, deposit and go-live
Pay the license fee, post the security deposit, launch.
Document checklist
Corporate
- Incorporation documents
- Ownership chart
People
- Background checks for owners and key persons
Finance and technical
- Audited statements and bank references
- Platform, software and security documentation
- AML and RG policies
After the license
Reporting
Financial and operational reports and material-change notices.
Audits
Regulator and external audits with system access.
AML
KYC and monitoring programme.
Renewal
Annual license renewal.
Antigua and Barbuda compared
| Antigua and Barbuda | Curaçao | Nevis | Kahnawake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual gov. cost | US$75,000–100,000 | ≈ €47,450 B2C · €24,500 B2B | €28,000 | US$20,000 (US$35,000 yr 1) |
| Tax on GGR | 3% GGR | 0% intl GGR | 0% foreign GGR | 0% |
| Time to license | 3–4 months | 2–5 months | 8–12 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Local substance | Local company, office, servers | Seat, MD, office, MLRO, key persons | IBC/LLC, agent, Reporting Officer | MIT hosting |
| Status | Offshore | Offshore (Kingdom of NL) | Offshore | Offshore (Mohawk territory) |
All jurisdictions side by side, with filters: compare gambling license jurisdictions. How we run an application: gambling consulting services.
Antigua and Barbuda gambling license — FAQs
How much does an Antigua gambling license cost?
US$15,000 to apply, then US$100,000 a year for interactive gaming or US$75,000 for interactive wagering, plus 3% of GGR and a security deposit. Confirm the current schedule with the FSRC.
Who regulates online gambling in Antigua?
The Financial Services Regulatory Commission, Division of Gaming.
Is Antigua a good choice for a new operator?
Usually not on cost alone. Anjouan, Nevis and Curaçao offer comparable market reach for far less. Antigua makes sense for specific hosting or legacy reasons.
Sources
Figures were checked against the regulator and legislation listed below on 8 October 2026. Fees, tax rates and restricted-market lists change; confirm with us before you commit capital.
Find out if Antigua and Barbuda fits before you pay a fee
We screen the ownership chain, check banking and payment fit for your markets, and price the full year-1 cost before anything is filed. Then we incorporate, prepare the dossier and handle the regulator through to go-live.
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