Curaçao is entering a new phase of regulatory clarity as it continues to reshape its online gaming framework.
A Fresh Start After Institutional Turbulence
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) released version 2.0 of its tariff policy under the National Gambling Act (LOK), taking another decisive step to restore trust and modernize the regulatory environment.
The latest reforms replace uncertainty with transparency. By removing the final transitional clauses of the old NOOGH framework, the CGA formally closes the previous licensing system. This update follows months of institutional restructuring after the CGA board resigned and the Ministry of Justice took over sector oversight from the Ministry of Finance in August.
The changes give the regulator stronger legal authority to pursue unlicensed operations while clarifying enforceable rules for the industry. Officials emphasize that the reforms focus on modernization and long-term stability.
A New Semi-Annual Billing Model
Version 2.0 introduces a semi-annual billing model to improve financial oversight during the first year.
Licensees must pay the first instalment before receiving their licence and the second payment after a six-month review. From the second year onward, they will follow the annual billing schedule.
The fee structure remains unchanged:
- €4,592 per licence application (operators and providers)
- €47,450 annual fee for B2C licensees — split between the National Treasury levy and CGA supervisory fee
- €24,490 annual fee for B2B providers
Administrative charges for domain registration, certificate issuance, and ownership changes remain the same.
Licensees must pay invoices within 14 days, or the CGA will revoke licences after 71 days. Receiving an invoice does not automatically renew a licence; written confirmation is required.
Strengthening the Framework’s Credibility
The new tariff policy represents a broader push for accountability.
Industry observers note that the reforms establish financial discipline, transparency, and credibility, helping Curaçao move past its historically lenient oversight reputation.
By adopting a prorated billing model and removing outdated transitional measures, the CGA simplifies compliance and signals to operators worldwide that Curaçao takes regulation seriously.
These changes send a clear message to the global gaming industry: Curaçao’s new chapter emphasizes structure over opacity. As oversight strengthens, the key question is whether the island can fully restore its reputation as a trusted gaming hub.
