Licenses

Reputation: Gold standard for player protection

Best For: UK market access

Pros: Industry trust, PSPs love UKGC sites

Cons: Toughest AML/KYC rules, marketing restrictions

Reputation: Tier-1, highly respected globally

Best For: EU market, regulated jurisdictions

Pros: Strong consumer protection, good PSP relationships

Cons: High compliance demands, lengthy process

Reputation: Trusted in Europe and legacy operators

Best For: Big B2C and B2B operators

Pros: Tax-efficient, long-standing regulator

Cons: Less accessible post-Brexit, difficult to obtain

Reputation: Tier-1, favored by crypto & fintech-friendly operators

Best For: High-growth platforms with clean records

Pros: Low tax, strong banking support, crypto-tolerant

Cons: Slightly complex legal structure

Reputation: Historically lax, now reforming under CGCB

Best For: Startups, emerging markets (CIS, LATAM, Asia)

Pros: Fast, affordable, accepts crypto

Cons: Limited EU market access, PSPs cautious

Reputation: Rapidly emerging as a “New Curacao”

Best For: Startups, crypto casinos, white labels

Pros: Low cost, fast approval (~4 weeks), multi-vertical

Cons: Limited recognition (but improving)

Reputation: Respected in North America

Best For: Poker rooms, crypto-friendly brands

Pros: Flexible hosting, moderate compliance

Cons: Must host infrastructure in Kahnawake

Reputation: Tier-1, respected by banks and PSPs

Best For: B2B platform providers, premium operators

Pros: Strong credibility

Cons: High cost, smaller market