MyBettingSites Canada Curaçao Gaming Control Board | Licenses, Player Protections, and Appeal Process

Curaçao Gaming Control Board | Licenses, Player Protections, and Appeal Process

Learn how the Curaçao Gaming Control Board licensing system works today, which operators hold Curaçao approval, what player protections are required, and how complaints and disputes can be escalated under the island’s newer regulatory framework.

Written by Benjamin Van Huffel → Betting Site Expert

Updated: Apr. 16, 2026

Who is the Curaçao Gaming Control Board?

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board, often shortened to GCB, has long been one of the most recognizable names in offshore online gaming. For years, Curaçao licences were widely used by international sportsbooks and casinos serving players across many markets, including Canada. Today, though, the regulatory picture has changed. Under Curaçao’s National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which entered into force on December 24, 2024, the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) now serves as the regulatory body for the online gaming industry and is responsible for issuing licences and supervising the sector.

For Canadian bettors, that distinction matters. Curaçao is not a Canadian domestic regulator like iGaming Ontario or Loto-Québec. It is an offshore licensing jurisdiction, and its seal should not be treated the same way as a provincial licence. That said, Curaçao remains one of the most common licences found on international betting sites available to Canadians, especially outside ring-fenced markets. The newer framework is clearly trying to strengthen standards by requiring direct licensing, published licence conditions, public certificates of operation, and more defined rules around complaints, responsible gaming, and operator transparency.

That makes Curaçao a more nuanced licence to assess than it used to be. It is still not generally viewed at the same level as top-tier regulators like the Malta Gaming Authority or major domestic regulators in fully regulated markets, but the current framework gives players more structure than the older Curaçao model was known for. For Canadiens trying to determine whether a sportsbook is worth trusting, the Curaçao licence is best treated as a starting point for due diligence, not a guarantee on its own. Players should still check whether a site displays a valid CGA certificate, clearly explains its complaints process, offers responsible gaming tools, and identifies the legal entity operating the brand.

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Full List of Canadian Facing CGA Brands

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Full List of MGA Operators

Not As Easy To Verify As Other Licensing Bodies

The Curaçao Gaming Authority’s public registry is published at the company level, so it does not always read like a simple list of sportsbook brand names. Instead, it shows the legal entities that hold B2C online gaming licences, alongside their licence details and current status. For players, that means the safest way to verify a site is not just by spotting a Curaçao badge in the footer, but by checking whether the operator behind it appears in the CGA registry and whether that listing is current. The registry uploaded here was last updated on April 13, 2026.

A2F B.V.
ABC Interactive N.V
Abudantia B.V.
Advanced Sports
AE Group B.V.
Aftermath B.V.
AG Group B.V.
Agarinia N.V.
Agenics N.V.
Alasia Soft B.V.
Alisium B.V.
Alpha Games B.V.
Alt.Bet. Exchange B.V.
Altacore N.V.
Amadeus Technology B.V
Amaterasu N.V.
AMNM B.V.
Anden Online N.V.
Apex Analytica N.V.
ApexBet Gaming N.V.
Arbol Media B.V.
Arena Sports, Arrow Wood N.V.
Ascend Entertainment N.V.
ASL Interactive B.V.
Aspera Operations B.V.
Aspro N.V.
Atlantic Management B.V.
Atlas Tech Solutions B.V.
Audeo N.V.
Axenora Strategic Services
Axum B.V.
AzRa678 N.V.
Azung B.V.

B2Bseven B.V.
Bamla Limited N.V.
Beastone N.V.
Bespinex N.V.
Bet n Play Solution B.V.
Bet Pegasus B.V.
Betelgeuse Entertainment
Betquest B.V.
Betrust Entertainment B.V.
Bets Entertainment N.V.
Betsala B.V.
Better World N.V.
Bettor IO N.V.
BetU Curacao B.V.
BG8 Entertainment N.V.
Bitplay Global B.V.
Bittech B.V.
Bitx Operations N.V.
Bizbon N.V.
Black Hawk Technology
Black Ocean B.V.
Blackbelt N.V.
Blackrock N.V.
BlackSands B.V.
Blue Pepper B.V.
Blue Sapphire N.V.
Blueinic B.V.
Bluestream N.V.
Bluewave Interactive N.V.
BMBIT N.V.
Bonus Operations N.V.
Boom Line B.V.
Boost Gaming N.V.
Borondoso B.V.
Breakout Group B.V.
Breckenridge Curaçao B.V.
Brictec B.V.
Bridge Technologies B.V.
Bright Win Limited B.V.
Brightstar N.V.
Brindisa Media N.V.
Bull Gaming N.V.
Bullish Entertainment B.V.

Caecus N.V.
Caishxn Holding B.V.
Caravan Media B.V.
Carletta N.V.
Carlitta N.V.
Carrer N.V.
Cartwheel B.V.
Casiworx N.V.
Castianes B.V.
Centrald B.V.
Centrum Global B.V.
Cetus Technology N.V.
Chubarito B.V., City Limit B.V.
Clover Leaf B.V.
Clubhouse Media N.V.
Code Harbor N.V.
Codex B.V.
Coinbar N.V.
Come On Curacao N.V.
Comeback N.V.
Common Square N.V.
Complete Technologies
Complex Technologies B.V.
Connaught Media B.V.
Continent Gaming N.V.
Continental Solutions
Cosmos Interactive
Crayon B.V.
Cre8 B.V.
Creative Active Technology
Crowntech N.V.
Cupwin B.V.
Cura Casino B.V.
CW Investments N.V.
CW Marketing B.V.
Cyber Labs B.V.
CyberFusion B.V.

Dama N.V.
Data Link Digital B.V.
Deck Entertainment B.V.
Deep Dive Tech B.V.
Delphin Blue Ocean B.V.
DG Innovations B.V.
Digibet N.V.
Disrupt Entertainment
DMG Solutions B.V.
Double Entertainment N.V.
Doubled B.V.
Dragon Money N.V.
Dynamik Marketing B.V.

EastPoint Operations B.V.
Edge Five Entertainment
Edjowa-Gaming N.V.
Eight Central Limited N.V.
Elfy Interactive B.V.
Elsikora N.V.
Encode Digital B.V.
Entertainment Art B.V.
Entertainment Planets B.V.
Entretenimiento Rojo B.V.
Envision Digital N.V.
Equinox Holding N.V.
Equlino N.V.
Esti Technologies N.V.
Evelnex B.V.
Ex Lux N.V.
Exedra N.V.
Exertus N.V.

F3 Markets N.V.
FairGame G.P. N.V.
Famagousta B.V.
Far Up Entertainment N.V.
Faraday Online N.V.
Faro Entertainment N.V.
Fast Lane B.V.
Favorit United N.V.
Feel So Good B.V.
Felicas B.V.
Ferito Group B.V.
Final Enterprises N.V.
Fitzgerald Industries Group
Five Star Entertainment, Flybergom B.V.
Fortuna Games N.V.
Forward Solutions B.V.
Forwell Investments B.V.
Fournine Technology N.V.
Free Games B.V.
Frontier Gaming B.V.
Fruity Entertainment N.V.
Fun Fusion N.V.

G2 Tech B.V.
Galactic Investments B.V.
Galaktika N.V.
Galazia B.V.
Gambulls N.V.
Game2Net B.V.
Gameplay International
Games & More B.V.
Gaminara N.V.
Gareton B.V.
Gatepost N.V.
GB Tech Services N.V.
GBL Solutions N.V.
Geeka Corporation N.V.
Geeker Technology N.V.
GEM Solutions B.V.
Genco Pura B.V.
Genius Touch B.V.
Geosix B.V.
Get Zapped Gaming N.V.
GIT Operations N.V.
Gladia N.V.
Gladiator Holding N.V.
Gleneagles B.V.
Globis N.V.
Globonet B.V.
Glory Multimedia B.V.
GMFY Tech N.V.
Godbunny B.V.
Golden Frog N.V.
Goodfly N.V.
Goodwin N.V.
GP Holding B.V.
Grace Bay B.V.
Gravity Unleashed B.V.
Great BDG Randon
Great Star N.V.
Green Forest Group N.V.
Green Point Technology
Green Stream Technology
Greenwich N.V.
GT Holding B.V.
GTW B.V.

H2 Sports N.V.
Halcyon Super Holdings
Half Space Entertainment
Hasel N.V.
Hazarion N.V.
Hermes Consulting, High Seas N.V.
Highbet B.V.
HNA Gaming B.V.
Hollycorn N.V.
Hongda Information, Horizonix Corp N.V.
Humble Interactive

IBC Broker B.V.
ILP Trading B.V.
Inaxis N.V.
Inbotler B.V.
Inextro B.V.
Infusion Tech B.V.
Innovex B.V.
Inovaplay B.V.
Intelligent Innovations N.V.
IntellogixSoft B.V.
Interactive Betting N.V.
Interseal B.V.
Investan N.V.
Iridium Group N.V.
Island Lukkly B.V.
Island Odyssey Ventures
IT Management Santora

JarvisDelivery B.V.
Jay Services B.V.
Jazz Business Solutions B.V.
JER-Team N.V.
JetTon Games B.V.
JMS Investment Group N.V.
Joyeux B.V.
Joyful Leisure B.V.
Just Entertainment B.V.

K.I.K. Corporation B.V.
Kallila N.V.
Keep On Entertainment
Kika Technology B.V.
Klavitorix B.V.
Krevetka B.V.
Kromstex B.V.

Latcas B.V.
Latiform B.V.
LBC Enterprises B.V.
Legacy Eight Curacao N.V.
Leontodo N.V.
Leopard B.V.
LGE Entertainment Limited
Liquid Entertainment N.V.
Longterm Interactive N.V.
Losartez B.V., Lotostorm B.V.
Lowell & Pruitt N.V.
Lucifer N.V.
Luckland Group B.V.
Luckyroo N.V.
Luckywayz Limited B.V.
Luminect Limited B.V.
Luxsoft N.V.

Magic Stones N.V.
Majesti Star N.V.
Maltech Technology N.V.
Mamba Edge B.V.
Mandarin Gaming N.V.
Marcentra Corporation
Maxi Technology N.V.
MBet Solutions N.V.
MCG Technologies N.V.
Media 21 B.V.
Media Entertainment N.V.
Media4 Curaçao N.V.
Medial N.V.
Medium Rare N.V.
Meta Bliss Group B.V.
Metaspins N.V.
MIBS N.V.
Mic Group Entertainment
Middle Kang B.V.
Mill Interactive B.V.
Mirage Corporation N.V.
Mirth B.V.
Misterio Vacio B.V.
Modern World
Momo Entertainment B.V.
Moon Technologies B.V.
Moonlight N.V.
Moonrail Limited B.V.
Mountberg N.V.
MTech Ventures B.V.
MuchGaming B.V.
Mystech Entertainment
Mystic Glitter B.V.

Natural Nine B.V.
Navy Blue Ventures N.V.
Neroblanko Tech N.V.
NetGame Entertainment
New Age N.V.
New Entertainment
New Era B.V.
NewEra Information
NewGenx N.V.
Newlinetec B.V.
Next to You B.V.
Nextgate N.V.
Nextor B.V.
Nexus International
Ngame N.V.
Ninetynine N.V.
Niollo B.V.
Nixxe B.V.
Njord Ventures B.V.
Noah Time B.V.
Nonce Gaming B.V.
Notica B.V.
Nova Data Solutions B.V.
NovaGaming N.V.
Novatech Solutions N.V.
NovaWave Technology N.V.
Novi B.V.
Novisoft N.V.
Numereto B.V.
NVRB B.V.

Oddcraze N.V.
Ole Group International
Olistek N.V.
Olympus Holdings N.V.
Omega Entertainment N.V.
One Internet B.V.
OnlineGaming Soft B.V.
Opo-Net N.V.
Optim Development B.V.
Orakum N.V.
Orange Entertainment B.V.
Osmila N.V.
Overseas Gaming
Owl In N.V.
Oxilium N.V.
Oyine N.V.
Oyster Media N.V.

Paloma Media B.V.
Panbet Curacao N.V.
Parker B.V.
Peak Interactive N.V.
Peak Progress Partners
Pegasus 19 B.V.
Pelican Entertainment B.V.
Perfect Storm B.V.
Pexcellent Services Ltd B.V.
Pinbit N.V.
Pistis Trade N.V.
Platinum Technology N.V.
Play Smart ENT B.V.
Play UK Internet N.V.
PlayDOM B.V.
Playora B.V.
Playvision Group B.V.
Plexian Network N.V.
Plustar N.V.
Poinder B.V.
Poligon Entertainment N.V.
Pomadorro N.V.
PR Entertainment N.V.
Pretense Flip N.V.
Prevailer B.V.
Prism Sentinel N.V.
Progress Path Co N.V.
Prolific Trade N.V.
Promotech N.V.
Purple Bay B.V.

R. Bostock Enterprises B.V.
Radon B.V.
Raeen Exchange N.V.
Raging Rhino N.V.
Ragnarok Corporation N.V.
Rail Solutions Group B.V.
Raining Games N.V., Rapture B.V.
Raw Entertainment B.V.
Red Lane B.V.
Red777 N.V.
Ridley Media N.V.
Riotech N.V.
River Entertainment B.V.
Riviera Entertainment N.V.
Rocket Play B.V.
Royal Assa N.V.
Royal Bonanza B.V.
RSP Entertainment N.V.
Ryker B.V.

S3 Tech N.V.
Santeda International B.V.
Satoshi Gaming Group N.V.
Scores55 Tech N.V.
Sector Media N.V.
Sefiarray B.V.
Seguri N.V., Selector Group N.V.
Seven Investments America
Seventip N.V.
Seventoria B.V.
SG International N.V.
Shapefy B.V.
Silvertech N.V.
Sky Interactive B.V.
SKY Sports N.V.
Skysea Tech N.V.
Slicemedia B.V.
Slotbox N.V.
Smein Hosting N.V.
Snowdunes B.V.
Socas International B.V.
Soft Entertainment N.V.
Softclub N.V.
Sonne N.V.
Sort Services B.V.
SparkTech N.V.
Spinola ventures B.V.
Sport Tech N.V.
Sportsline Technologies
Sprut Group B.V.
Stable Tech N.V.
Stella Tech B.V.
Sunflower Seed B.V.
Sunstar Impact N.V.
Superbet88 International
Superjogos N.V.
SureWin B.V.
SUVYD B.V.
Svideloco N.V.
Swervy International B.V.
Swivel B.V.
SXM Management N.V.

Taktonum Group N.V.
TC Entertainment N.V.
Tech Synergy B.V.
Techcore Holding B.V.
TechSolutions Group B.V.
Techwave B.V.
Temple Holdings N.V.
Terdersoft B.V.
TGI Entertainment N.V.
TH Gambling N.V.
The Elite Turf Club N.V.
Thelxia N.V.
Thot Management B.V.
Throne Entertainment B.V.
Tixi Multimedia B.V.
Topc B.V.
Topxgo N.V.
Torero Media B.V.
Torsher B.V.
Trickless N.V
Trigonon Group N.V.
Triumphbet Company N.V.
Trivico B.V.
TTM Gaming N.V.
Turn1 B.V.
TwiceDice N.V.
Twins Games N.V.

Udwin B.V.
Umiiumii B.V.
UnityBet B.V.
Universe B Games B.V.
Uno Digital Media B.V.
Usoftgaming N.V.

Vavada B.V.
Velatus N.V.
Velorum Corporation N.V.
Venus International B.V.
Verse Corp B.V.
Versus Odds B.V.
Victoria Games Solutions
Victorywillbeours N.V.
Violet Fortune Tech Limited
Vivardo N.V.

W&C N.V.
Wainsworth Ludomatics
Webforce Entertainment
Webmedia Development
West End Gaming B.V.
Westward Way Tech N.V.
White Star B.V., Whitebox B.V.
Willx N.V., Win Pro Games B.V.
Windward Circle B.V.
Winholding B.V.
Winlink B.V.
Winna B.V.
Wiraon B.V.
WoT N.V.
WUNGroup B.V.

XZ Solutions B.V.

Y Enterprises B.V.
Yao Entertainment N.V.
Yentel Investments B.V.
YouGMedia B.V.
Yungmetro B.V.

Zaptorica B.V.
ZConsulting B.V.
Zelvariq N.V.
Zenith Crest B.V.
Zeno Club B.V.
Zerone B.V.
Zoomba B.V.
Zozo Technology B.V.

What Player Protections Does The CGA Offer?

The Curaçao Gaming Authority’s newer framework gives players more formal protections than the older Curaçao system was known for. Licensed operators are expected to provide clear terms and conditions, publish complaint procedures, display the official CGA seal, and make responsible gaming tools available to users. The framework also places a stronger emphasis on transparency by linking licensed sites to a domain-specific Certificate of Operation, which helps players verify whether the site they are using is actually authorized.

On the responsible gaming side, the CGA’s published policy requires operators to take steps to prevent underage gambling, provide self-exclusion and cooling-off options, offer deposit limits and self-assessment tools, and direct players to support resources for gambling harm. Operators are also expected to monitor player behavior for signs of problematic gambling and train staff to respond appropriately.

The complaints framework is also more clearly defined than many players may expect from Curaçao. Operators must explain how players can submit complaints, make an official complaint form available, and set out the stages of the dispute process in their terms and conditions. If a complaint is not resolved internally, the matter can be escalated to a certified ADR provider rather than ending with the operator alone

CGA Player Protections:

Age verification and underage gambling protections
Responsible gaming tools, including deposit limits, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion
Self-assessment tools and access to gambling harm support resources
Clear complaints procedures and access to ADR for unresolved disputes
Domain-based verification through the official CGA Certificate of Operation
Greater operator transparency, including published legal and licensing information

Can players appeal to the Curaçao Gaming Authority directly?

Not in the way many players might expect. The Curaçao Gaming Authority says it does not handle individual complaints against gaming providers, is not a civil court, and cannot issue judgments or order compensation in the way a formal dispute body would. That means players generally cannot bypass the operator and ask the regulator itself to directly decide the outcome of a betting or payout dispute.

Instead, the first step is to follow the operator’s own complaints process. Under Curaçao’s complaints policy, licensed operators must make a complaint form available, explain the stages of the process in their terms and conditions, and give players a clear route for escalating unresolved disputes. If the issue is not resolved internally, it can then be referred to a certified alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider. The operator, not the player, is responsible for the cost of that ADR process.

So the most accurate way to put it is that players cannot appeal directly to the CGA as a final dispute judge, but they are still protected by a framework that requires licensed sites to offer an internal complaints process and access to ADR when needed. In practice, the regulator oversees the system, while the operator and ADR provider handle the individual case.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Who is the Curaçao Gaming Control Board?
Which betting sites are licensed by CGA?
Full List of Canadian Facing CGA Brands
Full List of MGA Operators
Player Protections
Direct Appeals To The CGA