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Crypto Casino Licence
A crypto casino is licensed like any casino — but only some regimes genuinely welcome crypto rails. We license where crypto is first-class, and structure fiat off-ramps that survive diligence.
overview
What you actually need.
A crypto casino — players deposit, wager and withdraw in BTC, ETH or stablecoins — is licensed as a casino, not as a crypto business. The regulatory difference is in how the licensing regime treats digital assets: some offshore regulators genuinely accommodate crypto rails, others tolerate them quietly, and tier-1 regimes largely force fiat conversion at the edges.
Two regimes stand out. Anjouan revised its Computer Gaming Licensing Act in July 2025 to align with the FATF Travel Rule for virtual assets — making it one of the few permits that treats crypto as a first-class payment method rather than an exception. Tobique built its regime crypto-first from the start. Both cover the full crypto-casino product set: provably-fair games, crash, dice, plus conventional slots and betting.
The part that actually decides whether a crypto casino thrives is the fiat edge: off-ramps, an exchange or OTC relationship, and a banking layer that understands gambling flows. A licence without workable rails is a certificate, not a business — we structure both together, and flag when your model additionally touches VASP territory (custodial wallets, exchange functions) where a crypto licence, not just a gaming one, applies.
your options
The routes that work.
Anjouan or Tobique — regimes that treat digital assets as first-class. Provably-fair, crash and dice included. The default for a crypto-native brand.
KUNAISA or Curaçao when card deposits matter alongside crypto — broader PSP recognition with crypto tolerated in the mix.
If your product adds custodial wallets or swap features, we pair the gaming licence with a crypto authorisation — see our crypto licence practice.
head to head
Crypto casino routes compared
| Route | First-year cost | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjouan | from €17,828/yr | 4–8 weeks | Travel-Rule-aligned crypto rails |
| Tobique | €36,000 first year | 4–6 weeks | Crypto-first regime by design |
| KUNAISA | €19,500/yr (incl. 2 domains) | ~4 weeks | Fastest hybrid launch |
| Curaçao (CGA) | €47,450/yr + ≈€4,592 app | 3–6 months | Fiat cards + crypto mix |
| + VASP authorisation | scoped | varies | Custodial wallets / swap features |
requirements
Eligibility & docs.
step by step
From product to licence.
- Scope callYour crypto casino, target markets, payment mix and budget — we shortlist the licence routes that actually fit and give you an all-in number.Day 1
- Company & structureWe set up the licensed entity where the regulator wants it and the operating structure around it — cleanly, so banking doesn't choke later.Week 1–2
- File & evidenceKYC on owners, business plan, AML/RG policies, wallet architecture and off-ramp relationships — we assemble the full file and handle every regulator query.Week 2–4
- Licence & railsLicence issued; merchant accounts, PSPs and crypto rails plugged in around it. You launch, we stay on for renewals and compliance.From week 4
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Tell us your product, target markets and payment mix — we'll confirm the route that gets you live fastest at the lowest all-in cost, with the number itemised.
costs
What it costs.
Regulator schedules only. Crypto casinos carry one extra structural line: the fiat edge (exchange/OTC/banking) — we quote it with the licence because one without the other doesn't run.
go deeper
Jurisdictions & related services.
FAQ
Do I need a crypto licence to run a crypto casino?
Usually no — you need a gaming licence from a regime that permits crypto rails (Anjouan, Tobique lead here). A separate crypto/VASP authorisation only enters if you add custodial wallets, swaps or exchange features. We draw that line in scoping.
Which licence is best for a crypto casino?
Anjouan for the lowest cost with Travel-Rule-aligned crypto treatment (from €17,828/yr), Tobique for a crypto-first regime (€36,000 first year). Both cover crash, dice, provably-fair and conventional casino under one authorisation.
Can players deposit anonymously?
No licensed regime permits anonymous gambling — KYC thresholds and AML screening apply to crypto deposits like any other. What crypto-friendly regimes give you is native handling of on-chain payments, not exemption from knowing your player.
How do withdrawals to fiat work?
Through the off-ramp layer: exchange or OTC relationships plus a banking setup that understands gambling flows. It's the part most crypto casinos underestimate — we structure it alongside the licence because PSP/exchange diligence asks for both.
Are provably-fair games accepted?
Yes — provably-fair titles (crash, dice, mines) are standard on these routes. Proprietary engines still document their fairness mechanism in the file; third-party provably-fair content arrives with the provider's own evidence.
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Reviewed by the Vantegris licensing team. This page is general information, not legal advice. Fee schedules and timelines mirror our jurisdiction pages and change when regulators change them.
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