An Anjouan licence is permission from the Anjouan Gaming Authority to run online gaming under Anjouan law. This page sets out what the licence asks of a casino, what it gives a player and what it leaves to the player, and how to test a licence line against the public register.
- Issued by
- Anjouan Gaming Authority
- Governing law
- Laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan
- Public register
- Yes
- Player complaints
- Operator first, then an approved ADR provider
What the Anjouan licence is
The framework rests on legislation adopted in 2005. The Anjouan Computer Gaming Licensing Act 2005 sets the legal basis for licensing online gaming, regulatory supervision and compliance duties. Three more laws from the same year are listed beside it: the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority Act, the Anjouan International Business Companies Act and the Anjouan Money Laundering (Prevention) Act. Anjouan is a constituent territory of the Union of the Comoros, and internet gaming there is regulated under Anjouan law.
An updated Certificate Verification Framework took effect on 1 April 2026, announced on 24 February 2026.
Licence categories
Licences come in two categories. A business-to-consumer (B2C) licence goes to a firm that offers gaming directly to consumers. It authorises gaming platforms across the permitted verticals, subject to the specific conditions attached to each licence. A business-to-business (B2B) licence goes to critical suppliers of platform, software or technical services to licensed B2C operators.
Permitted activities
The permitted activities listed are:
- online casinos
- sports betting
- poker and bingo
- prediction markets
- blockchain-based gaming platforms
- cryptocurrency-enabled gaming operations
Licence categories and permitted activities may change as the framework develops.
Legal footing
Anjouan's regulatory authority derives from the Constitution of the Union of the Comoros (2001). That constitution sets up a federal structure in which autonomous islands make law on defined internal matters, including economic and regulatory affairs. The Authority says an independent legal review confirms these laws remain valid and operative, and that a legal opinion issued on 19 September 2024 and reconfirmed in February 2026 by a law firm regulated in England and Wales and Quebec, Canada, names the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority as the lawful gaming regulator and treats licences under the 2005 Act as legally valid. These are the regulator's claims about itself. This page reports them and does not rule on them.
The Union of the Comoros joined the World Trade Organisation on 21 August 2024 as its 165th member. Anjouan may rely on WTO provisions for the cross-border supply of services, subject to local prohibitions in the receiving jurisdictions.
Who is responsible for Anjouan licences
Several bodies appear in the regime, each with a separate job:
- Anjouan Gaming Authority: responsible for the administration and supervision of Internet Gaming Licences.
- Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA): named as the competent regulatory authority for offshore financial and gaming activities. Anjouan Gaming operates under its authority, and it was established under the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros.
- Anjouan Gaming Board: provides supervisory oversight of the internet gaming licensing regime.
- Anjouan Licensing Services Inc.: the sole authorised administrator of licences and official representative of the Gaming Board.
What a licence number looks like
Licence numbers appear in the public register and on the enforcement lists. The three printed on those lists look like ALSI-202412018-FI1, ALSI-202605046-FI2 and ALSI-102404001-FI3. When a casino shows a number, compare the exact string with the register entry.
What it asks of a casino
The requirements fall into four groups: the application stage, the conditions attached to every licence, the standards for day-to-day running and the supervision that follows.
Applying for a licence
Applying means submitting application documents, a review of the applicant's information, regulatory due diligence and, on approval, issue of the licence. Applicants submit company formation documents, details of directors and beneficial owners, identification, financial evidence and completed application forms. Licence fees are non-refundable, and the fee schedule sits on a separate Fees page.
Checks on owners and key people
Due diligence is mandatory, and no licence is issued until the Authority is satisfied that the applicant meets all regulatory requirements. The Authority reviews the corporate chain to identify all beneficial owners and anyone with significant control. Directors, beneficial owners and people in senior management or compliance roles face fitness and propriety checks. Applicants document where their capital comes from, to show it is legitimate.
Applicants, key persons and beneficial owners are screened against international sanctions lists, politically exposed persons databases and adverse media. No licence is issued while screening leaves concerns unresolved.
Licensees must also disclose nominees, trusts or foundations in their ownership, including arrangements that keep a holding below the 10% notification threshold. The Authority may ask for source of wealth checks on any beneficial owner whatever the stake, including owners who hold status through citizenship-by-investment programmes.
Money held for players
Operators must keep adequate financial resources and keep player funds apart from operating funds. Licensees may be made to undergo periodic financial audits and to give the Authority access to financial records on request.
Game testing and game information
Random number generators used in gaming products must be certified by an approved independent testing facility. Game rules, odds and payout information must be clearly shown to consumers.
Advertising and marketing
Advertising and promotions must be truthful, not misleading and socially responsible, and must meet the Authority's advertising standards. Marketing aimed at minors or vulnerable people is prohibited, and operators must not direct marketing to anyone who has self-excluded. Claims about potential winnings, odds or outcomes must be accurate and substantiated.
Terms, bonuses and withdrawals
Terms and conditions must be clearly presented, accessible and written in plain language. Pricing, bonus terms, wagering requirements and withdrawal conditions must be shown clearly before a consumer enters any transaction or agreement. Following the Code of Conduct that sets these duties is itself a condition of holding a licence.
Money laundering and player protection controls
Anti-money laundering duties cover customer due diligence, ongoing transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and record keeping. Operators appoint a designated compliance officer for oversight and train relevant staff on their duties.
Required player protection measures are age verification, self-exclusion, deposit and loss limits, and clear information on responsible gaming resources. Operators must also keep adequate data protection measures.
Licence conditions
Standard conditions require operators to use only approved operational domains and to show their licence status accurately on all platforms. Domain changes need the Authority's approval. Licensees obtain Key Person Authorisation for designated roles and notify the Authority of material changes. The Authority may attach specific conditions to an individual licence, based on its operations, the applicant's risk profile or other factors found during application or supervision. Breaking conditions can bring extra conditions, suspension or revocation.
Three newer requirements cover beneficial ownership, dispute resolution and commercial substance. For B2B licensees, commercial substance means showing a clear commercial and economic reason for software, marketing, consultancy and technology contracts. The three apply at once to new applications, and existing licensees must comply no later than their next renewal. No date is printed for the change.
Supervision after licensing
Supervision is risk-based and proportionate to the licensed activities. Licensees file compliance reports at set intervals, covering anti-money laundering controls, responsible gaming measures and financial performance. A notice dated 10 March 2026 reminded operators that Q1 2026 reports were due by 30 April 2026.
The Authority may run targeted reviews where indicators suggest non-compliance or where a licensed operation's risk profile calls for more scrutiny. Where deficiencies are found, the Authority may direct corrective action within a set time, and failure can lead to formal enforcement proceedings. Operators must not obstruct, delay or interfere with an investigation, inspection or audit.
What it means for a player
The licence puts duties on the operator.
What the Authority does not do
The Authority does not handle, mediate or decide player complaints. Players should not contact it to resolve a dispute, and it will not correspond with them on the merits of an individual case. A complaint or report that points to a breach of licence conditions can still be used in supervision. That is not involvement in the underlying dispute. Anyone who thinks a licensed operator is not meeting its obligations may submit a report to the Authority.
Complaints route
The steps run in this order:
- Complain to the operator first, using the complaint function in the operator's interactive site seal. Complaints sent through other channels may not be accepted.
- The operator must investigate and respond within 30 calendar days.
- If the complaint is not resolved within 30 days, escalate to an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider.
ADR participation is mandatory for all licensed operators, and the operator bears the cost of ADR proceedings. Licensees must name an Authority-approved ADR provider, with its contact details, in their player-facing terms. Where a complaint cannot be settled directly, the operator must tell the player about available dispute resolution. All complaints and ADR communications must be in English, although some providers say they accept other languages.
Deadlines and exclusions
Game outcome disputes must be raised within 14 calendar days of the session. Account disputes, meaning payments, suspensions and bonuses, must be raised within 30 calendar days.
Three kinds of complaint fall outside regulatory review: complaints from players in excluded territories, claims unrelated to licensed gaming, and complaints escalated before the 30-day operator period has passed.
The approved providers
The Authority currently approves EGIS ADR, Axion ADR, iGaming ADR and CADRE B.V.
EGIS ADR
EGIS ADR is the trading name of EGIS - FZCO, registered at IFZA Business Park, DDP, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. If it decides a dispute does not meet its acceptance criteria, it must tell the player in writing, with the reasons and the legal and factual grounds. Both parties may appeal within seven days of notification. It may refuse a complaint made more than 12 months after the operator said the matter could not be resolved, a dispute that is frivolous or vexatious, or one already considered by another ADR provider or a court.
Axion ADR
Axion ADR is run by Axion Resolution Ltd, registered at Unit 207, Heritage Plaza II, Main Street, Charlestown, Nevis. It charges consumers nothing, and operators pay case by case. It handles withdrawals, wagering activity, account restrictions, bonus terms, responsible gambling matters and technical issues. A player can bring a complaint once unhappy with the operator's final response.
iGamingADR
iGamingADR is listed at 10 to 12 Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. Consumers pay no fees, and operators are charged case by case. It arranges translation and interpretation of submissions where required.
CADRE B.V.
CADRE B.V. is registered at 39, Scharlooweg, Willemstad, Curacao. It operates under MADRE, an ADR entity recognised by the European Commission since 2018. Consumers may submit complaints in their native language, and CADRE arranges translation. It handles bonus and promotional terms, responsible gaming, withdrawals and payments, KYC and player verification, and game errors and malfunctions. Its decisions bind operator and player unless agreed otherwise beforehand. It may refuse a complaint not submitted within 12 months of the operator saying it could not resolve the matter.
UK players
Anjouan licences carry no territorial restrictions under Anjouan law. They do not override local prohibitions or regulatory requirements, and operators alone are responsible for geo-blocking, market access controls and local compliance.
Casinos that hold an Anjouan licence
Five casinos are matched to a register row.
- Betportal: licence held by Excite Ultra Media Ltd. Welcome offer: 300% up to 1000 € + 250 free spins.
- Vegas Nova: licence held by Veganova Ltd. Welcome offer: 100% bonus + 100 free spins on the 1st deposit.
- Wino: licence held by Softon Ltd. Welcome offer: 600% up to €10,000 over five deposits.
- Great Slots: licence held by BrightSky Ltd. Welcome offer: up to €10,000 + 500 free spins over five deposits.
- BC.GAME: licence held by Twocent Technology Limited.
How to check a licence in its register
Searching is done on the Authority's verify-a-licence page, by licence number, company name or operational domain. The general routine that works for any regime is set out in How to check a casino licence.
What a result shows
A result shows the holder's registered name, licence number, licence type (B2C or B2B) and current status. Licence certificates carry a unique licence number and a QR code that links directly to the verification page in the public register. That page also shows the approved operational domains and the licence validity period.
Status categories
The register uses these statuses:
- Active: the licence is valid, the holder may operate under its conditions and has met all regulatory requirements.
- Suspended: the licence is temporarily suspended and the holder may not conduct licensed activities during the suspension.
- Revoked: the licence is permanently withdrawn, for serious regulatory breach, persistent non-compliance or where remediation is not achievable.
- Expired: the validity period has ended and the licence has not been renewed. The cause can be non-renewal by the holder or a decision by the Authority not to renew.
What a mismatch looks like
A certificate that cannot be verified through the QR code or the register should not be relied on as evidence of licensing. Paper or digital copies may be outdated or altered, and only the register shows the current position. If verification fails, contact the Authority directly.
Licence seal
Licensed operators may display the official Anjouan Gaming Authority licence seal. It must link directly to the official verification page in the public registry. Operators show it site wide, without changes to its code, design or linked destination, and keep it visible to players at all times.
The seal may be shown only while the licence is active and in good standing. It must be removed immediately on suspension, revocation or expiry, and it must not appear on domains or platforms the licence does not cover. Misuse, such as display on unlicensed sites, altering the design or showing it after expiry, may bring legal or regulatory action, including suspension or revocation.
Limits of the register
Register data is updated periodically. For a time-sensitive check, or when the register returns an unexpected result, contact the Authority directly. Being listed is not an endorsement, recommendation or approval of the holder's services, products or business practices: the register confirms licensing status only. Listed domains come from the licence holder. A listing shows only that the domain was notified to the Authority, and does not confirm ownership of the domain, a trademark or related intellectual property. The Authority accepts no liability for loss arising from reliance on the register.
Suspended and revoked licences
Revocation is the most severe enforcement measure. Grounds include fraud, dishonesty or material misrepresentation to the Authority, and conviction of the holder or a key person for a relevant criminal offence. The associated URLs of a revoked holder are also blocked from any other licence.
Suspension grounds include failing to keep adequate financial resources or player fund segregation, and not paying regulatory fees within the prescribed period. A suspended licence may be reinstated once the holder has satisfactorily addressed the grounds.
Entries on the enforcement lists:
- Knifex Ltd, B2C, ALSI-102404001-FI3: revoked on 9 June 2026 for fraud.
- Amor 25 Limited, B2C, ALSI-202605046-FI2: revoked on 10 July 2026 for illegal sublicensing.
- Mucho Gaming Limited, B2B, ALSI-202412018-FI1: suspended on 8 September 2026 for violation of licence conditions and failure to participate in ADR.
A separate notice of 10 February 2026 announced that one Internet Gaming Licence had been suspended pending investigation.
Our team tests casinos and checks every licence line on this page against the regulator's own pages and register.
Anjouan compared with the others
The pages below set Anjouan beside other regimes and explain the wider picture around it.
Questions
Who issues the Anjouan licence?
The Anjouan Gaming Authority, which works under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority. Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. administers the licences.
Can I check it online?
Yes. Search the Authority's public register by licence number, company name or domain, then compare the entry with the details the casino shows.
Does it cover UK players?
The licence has no territorial limit under Anjouan law, but it does not override local rules. Whether a site accepts UK players is the operator's decision, and a licence line alone does not answer it.
Where do I complain?
To the operator first, through the complaint function in its licence seal. If 30 days pass without a fix, take it to an approved ADR provider. The Authority will not take the case.
What does the licence not guarantee?
A register entry confirms licensing status only. It is no endorsement of the operator's services, and the Authority accepts no liability for loss from relying on the register.
If you think we are wrong
Spotted a licence line here that no longer matches the Authority's rules or register? Write to info@biglicence.co.uk with the line and what you found. The team reads the Authority's own page or register again and corrects this page where it differs.
Sources
- Big Licence team checks of the licences we cover
- anjouangaming.com Used for Anjouan Gaming's own pages and public register.