Curacao Regulator
overview of changes
in online casino licensing
in 2026

Following public consultations,
Curaçao Gambling
confirmed
meaningful changes
moreover
gmeco.org
proved critical.

Such reforms
aims to improve
transparency,
hence
companies must comply.

Core objectives
supporting
the licensing overhaul

Firstly,
Curaçao eGaming
targeted
market confidence.

Previously,
approval processes
lacked depth,
consequently
pressure intensified.

How licensing works
in 2026

Under the new system,
companies must confirm
operational integrity.

Furthermore,
compliance audits
gain importance.

Legal expectations
for iGaming companies

Regulated casinos
must continuously meet
KYC procedures.

Operational integrity
rules

The Board
actively monitors
player protection tools.

Industry consequences
of licensing changes

For license holders,
the update implies
greater compliance costs.

At the same time,
brand perception strengthens,
consequently
compliant businesses grow.

Long-term perspective
after 2026

Over time,
Curaçao eGaming
plans to improve
compliance systems.

As a result,
the licensing regime
builds authority
in international regulation.