TL;DR There is no universal timeline for obtaining a gaming license. Depending on the jurisdiction, business structure, and application quality, approval can take anywhere from 4 weeks to more than 12 months. Fast-track offshore jurisdictions may issue licenses within one to three months, while highly regulated markets such as the UK, Malta, or U.S. states often require several months of regulatory review and extensive due … Continue
TL;DR A gaming license is the legal authorization that allows a company to offer gambling services such as online casinos, sportsbooks, poker rooms, lotteries, or betting exchanges. Without a license, operators cannot legally target regulated markets, process payments through reputable providers, or establish trust with players and business partners. Choosing the right jurisdiction is one of the most important business decisions an iGaming company will … Continue
Quick Answer To obtain an Anjouan gambling license, you apply through Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. (ALSI), the official license administrator under the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA). The process has six stages: choose your license type, gather KYC and corporate documents, prepare a technical and compliance dossier, submit the application with the ~€17,828 fee, complete a 2–4 week regulatory review, and receive your certificate. Most complete … Continue
The next jurisdiction worth adding to your licensing stack just surfaced — and almost nobody in Western Europe is talking about it yet. Yes — and if you move early, it may be one of the smartest additions to your licensing stack in 2026. Georgia is rolling out a foreign-only online gambling license with a 5% GGR tax rate, a five-year term, and an annual … Continue
TL;DR Romania’s gambling industry is facing one of its most significant regulatory scandals after the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) arrested two people, including a former ONJN president, in a bribery investigation tied to a disputed €1 million jackpot payout from 2023. Court documents obtained by G4Media and confirmed by HotNews describe a Bulgarian businessman promising the ONJN secretary general €100,000 to avoid sanctions, with the … Continue
Yes, the Netherlands is proposing one of the most restrictive online gambling reforms in Europe, including a potential ban on gambling advertising, the elimination of bonuses and promotional offers, centralized deposit limits, enhanced affordability checks, and stronger enforcement powers against unlicensed operators. If adopted, these measures would significantly reshape how licensed operators acquire, retain, and monitor players in the Dutch market, while further strengthening the … Continue
Romania’s gambling market generated almost €1 billion in tax revenue in 2025 and is projected to remain one of Eastern Europe’s largest markets. However, the country has entered a new regulatory phase in 2026, triggered by Government Emergency Ordinance 7/2026 (GEO 7/2026). This ordinance amends the primary gambling law (GEO 77/2009) and—along with ONJN reforms—fundamentally alters compliance for land‑based and online operators. It introduces a local authorization layer, enhances … Continue
If you buy Romanian companies—especially “operating SRLs” used in iGaming—the biggest trap isn’t only hidden liabilities. It’s the fast share transfer that historically let debt-loaded entities change hands while the state played catch-up. Romania tried to stop that in late 2025 with a new “opposability” mechanism in Law 239/2025. However, the market immediately found ways to route around the trigger. So, on 9 March 2026, … Continue
Romania doesn’t treat affiliates like “just marketing.” It treats them like a regulated link in the gambling supply chain. ONJN’s Class II licence for affiliates comes with a hard reality: €20,000/year licence tax plus €15,000/year responsible gambling contribution—and the clock starts ticking fast after approval. If you prepare the dossier correctly and pre-plan the payments, you can lock in 10 years of licence validity and … Continue
Romania just signaled a tougher line on youth gambling exposure.Two Senate-approved bills target the two biggest levers: access age and advertising reach.If you operate, affiliate, or supply in Romania, clarity now reduces enforcement risk later.Audit your funnels, creatives, and onboarding today, not “after it becomes law.” Key points We can help you obtain your Gambling License +447747224390 +17788192518 +447747224390 My take: Romania is finally attacking … Continue
