How to Check if a Bookmaker or Casino Has a Curaçao Licence

Verification of a Curaçao licence for a bookmaker or online casino is carried out through the official website of the regulator, the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA).

Where to Find the Official Curaçao Licence Register?

A licensing register is a centralized public database where anyone can verify whether a company holds a valid gaming licence. In the case of Curaçao, the official register is maintained by the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), the jurisdiction’s national regulator.

On the regulator’s website, users should open the “Licences Register” section, which contains information on companies authorised to conduct gambling activities.

Within the register, separate tabs are available for land-based casinos, online gaming, online gaming licences, certificates and enforcement actions. To verify an online bookmaker or casino, users should select the “Online Gaming Licences” tab, where licences issued in the OGL (Online Gaming Licence) format are published.

It is important to note that the regulator’s website does not provide a domain-based search tool. Licences are issued to legal entities, not to individual websites. Users should therefore first visit the bookmaker’s or online casino’s website and locate the name of the legal entity (for example, a B.V. or N.V.) and the licence number, typically displayed in the footer or in the legal information section. The company can then be searched in the CGA register by its registered legal name.

Under the “Online Gaming Licences” tab, companies are listed in a table format. Each entry includes:

• ✅ the licence number (in the format OGL/year/number);
• ✅ the name of the legal entity (the licensee);
• ✅ the licence type — B2C (operating directly with players) or B2B (service provider to the market);
• ✅ the company’s registration number in the regulator’s system;
• ✅ the “Issued” date, indicating when the licence took effect;
• ✅ the “Expires” date, indicating when the licence is due to expire;
• ✅ the licence status, such as Active, Assessment in progress, or Revoked.

In practice, verifying a Curaçao licence involves comparing the details published on the operator’s website with the information contained in the official CGA register. Users should ensure that the legal entity appears in the list, that the licence type corresponds to the operator’s business model (B2C for operators serving players), that the validity period has not expired, and that the status does not indicate that the licence has been revoked or suspended.

Example of Licence Verification Using the Website 888starz.bet

As an example, consider the verification process using the website 888starz.bet. The footer of the site lists the legal entity as Bittech B.V., with company registration number 153870 and licence number OGL/2024/665/0201. These details are required to verify the operator’s licence in the official register.

Users should then visit the website of the Curaçao Gaming Authority, open the “Licences Register” section and select “Online Gaming Licences,” where they can search for Bittech B.V. in the list.

In the register, the company appears under entry number 286 with licence number OGL/2024/665/0201. The licence type is listed as B2C, indicating that the operator is authorised to provide services directly to players. The table also specifies the date of issuance, the licence expiry date and its current status.

By comparing the details provided on the operator’s website with the information published in the official CGA register, users can confirm that the licence has been issued to the stated legal entity and matches the declared credentials.