Sports betting is legal and regulated in Curacao under the online gaming framework administered by the Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA), formerly known as the Gaming Control Board. Licensed operators can offer sports betting services alongside other gambling activities through comprehensive B2C or B2B licenses that cover all forms of online gaming (1). The regulatory system requires operators to obtain proper licensing before offering any gambling services, with strict prohibitions against operating without authorization.
Curacao's gaming license is particularly attractive to international operators because it provides a single license that covers multiple gambling verticals, including sports betting, casino games, poker, lotteries, and live dealer games. The licensing process follows a two-phase application system where the CGA first evaluates the applicant's integrity and financial stability, followed by assessment of additional regulatory requirements under the LOK (Law on Online Gambling) (2). The jurisdiction has established itself as a prominent offshore gambling licensing hub since 1996, when the government first established the Gambling Licensing Authority.
"The CGA will approve an application only if granting the license does not compromise a safe, responsible, transparent, verifiable, and reliable gambling environment."
Recent legislative reforms have strengthened Curacao's regulatory framework, with the new LOK transferring full licensing authority to the CGA and implementing enhanced due diligence requirements. Licensed sports betting operators must demonstrate adequate capitalization to pay expected prizes, implement responsible gambling policies, and comply with anti-money laundering regulations including registration in the goAML reporting system. The jurisdiction offers competitive tax rates and relatively streamlined licensing procedures, with each phase of the application process typically completed within eight weeks, making it an attractive destination for sports betting operators seeking international market access.
Source:
https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/
https://www.curacao.com/en/questions/other/is-gambling-legal-in-curacao
Last updated: 15-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
