Crypto Casino Licence
A crypto casino is licensed like any casino, but only some regimes genuinely welcome crypto rails. We apply where crypto is first-class, and structure fiat off-ramps that survive diligence.
What licence does a crypto casino 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.
There is no separate crypto casino licence anywhere. The question is which gaming regime handles crypto best for your model. Anjouan has a low published fee (€17,828 issuance and annual renewal on the regulator's own schedule) and is widely used by crypto casinos, although its regulator publishes no crypto-specific rulebook. Tobique is the clearest on paper: its Gaming Act 2023 defines money to include digital assets. Curaçao moved from tolerance to a written crypto guideline in June 2026, with a policy filing due in September 2026 and wallet segregation and blockchain analytics required by June 2027. All three 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 won't carry a business, so 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.
Licence routes for a crypto casino
Anjouan for the lowest fee, Tobique for a statute that names digital assets. Provably-fair, crash and dice included. The default for a crypto-native brand.
Curaçao when card deposits matter alongside crypto (wider PSP recognition than most offshore licences, now with written crypto rules), or KUNAISA for a fast, low-cost launch.
If your product adds custodial wallets or swap features, we pair the gaming licence with a crypto authorisation; see our crypto licence practice.
Crypto casino routes compared
| Route | First-year cost | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjouan | from €17,828/yr | 4–8 weeks | Lowest published fee, crypto-native brands |
| Tobique | €36,000 first year | 4–6 weeks | Statute defines money to include digital assets |
| KUNAISA | €19,500/yr (incl. 2 domains) | ~4 weeks | Fastest hybrid launch |
| Curaçao (CGA) | €47,450/yr + €4,592 app | 3–6 months | Cards + crypto under the 2026 crypto guideline |
| + VASP authorisation | scoped | varies | Custodial wallets / swap features |
Crypto casino licence requirements
How to get a crypto casino licence
- Scope call Your 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 & structure We set up the licensed entity where the regulator wants it and the operating structure around it, done cleanly so banking doesn't choke later. Week 1–2
- File & evidence KYC 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 & rails Licence issued; merchant accounts, PSPs and crypto rails plugged in around it. You launch, we stay on for renewals and compliance. From week 4
Want the shortlist for a crypto casino?
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.
How much does a crypto casino licence cost?
Regulator schedules only: Anjouan and Curaçao publish theirs (Curaçao's LOK allows annual indexation), Tobique's licence fee excludes its compliance and pre-application fees, and KUNAISA is our quoted price. 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.
Where to license a crypto casino
Crypto casino licence FAQ
Is there a separate crypto casino or bitcoin casino licence?
No. A crypto casino holds an ordinary gaming licence from a regime that accepts crypto payments. Anjouan, Tobique and Curaçao are the common routes. A separate crypto/VASP authorisation only enters if you add custodial wallets, swaps or exchange features; Curaçao's 2026 guideline explicitly bars licensees from acting as exchanges or custodians. The full walk-through is in our crypto casino licence guide.
Which licence is best for a crypto casino?
Anjouan for a low published fee (€17,828/yr); Tobique for a statute that defines money to include digital assets (€36,000 first-year licence fee, before compliance fees); Curaçao when card acceptance matters as much as crypto (€47,450/yr plus a €4,592 application). All three cover crash, dice, provably-fair and conventional casino under one authorisation.
What changed for crypto casinos in Curaçao in 2026?
In June 2026 the Curaçao Gaming Authority issued a crypto policy guideline. As reported, licensees may accept crypto only for gambling (not as exchanges, custodians or VASPs), must stop servicing mixers and sanctioned wallets immediately, and had until September 2026 to upload a crypto policy to the CGA portal. Risk assessments and provider checks are due by December 2026, and segregated wallets, blockchain analytics and reconciliation must be running by June 2027. Fiat-backed stablecoins are preferred. Details in our Curaçao crypto rules briefing.
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.
Licensing something other than a crypto casino?
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.
Start your crypto casino licence file.
Tell us the product and we'll map the licence, banking and structure that gets it live. The consultation is free and confidential, and most enquiries get a reply within 24 hours.