Anjouan Gambling License
- Founded
- 2005-01-01 in Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros
- Headquarters
- Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros
Anjouan Gaming is the official regulatory authority for internet gambling licensing and oversight under the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, part of the Union of the Comoros. Established in 2005 through the Computer Gaming Licensing Law No. 007, it provides a cost-effective and streamlined licensing alternative to Tier-1 European jurisdictions like Malta or Gibraltar. The regulator issues a single unified Internet Gaming Licence that covers all iGaming verticals—online casino, sports betting, poker, bingo, lottery, eSports, provably fair games, and B2B software provision—eliminating the need for multiple permits. Administered by Anjouan Gaming under the supervision of the Anjouan Gaming Board and the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority, the jurisdiction has gained significant traction since 2023–2024, particularly among crypto-casinos and startups seeking a fast, low-cost entry point. Application processing takes up to three months, with licence fees starting at around US$15,000 and no gross gaming revenue tax. The authority maintains a public register of licensed entities and enforces anti-money laundering and responsible gaming obligations. Recent enhancements include a Revised Certificate Verification Framework and Q1 compliance reporting deadlines, reflecting a commitment to transparency.
Detailed Review
Background and Legal Foundation
Anjouan Gaming was created by the autonomous government of Anjouan under the Computer Gaming Licensing Law No. 007 of 2005. The original regulatory body was the Anjouan Computer Gaming Licensing Board, but the regime is now administered by Anjouan Gaming under the oversight of the Anjouan Gaming Board and the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA). The jurisdiction operates as a sovereign regulatory body, not a commercial company, and its official website (anjouangaming.com) serves as the primary portal for applications, framework documents, and public registers.
Licence Types and Coverage
Two main licence categories exist: B2C (business-to-consumer) for operators running casinos, sportsbooks, poker rooms, and other gambling platforms; and B2B (business-to-business) for platform providers, game studios, aggregators, and technical suppliers. A single licence covers all verticals, removing the need for separate permits. The licence is valid for one year with annual renewal, and no gross gaming revenue tax is levied by Anjouan. There are no residency restrictions for licensees.
Market Position and Suitability
Anjouan is not designed for operators targeting Tier-1 EU markets (e.g., UK, Germany, Sweden, Netherlands), which require local licences. Instead, it serves as a pragmatic entry point for crypto-based gambling, offshore platforms, and operators planning to scale to more expensive jurisdictions later. Processing times are typically up to three months, and the low cost (fees starting from about US$15,000) has made it increasingly popular since 2023–2024, especially among startups and crypto-casinos. Third-party service providers and law firms such as LegalBison, Campio Group, and FastOffshore frequently assist applicants, but they are not part of the regulator.
Compliance and Transparency
Anjouan Gaming publishes a public register of licensed entities and enforcement notices, including suspension and revocation actions. As of early 2026, the authority introduced a Revised Certificate Verification Framework and Q1 compliance reporting deadlines to enhance transparency. The regulatory framework covers due diligence, anti-money laundering (AML), responsible gaming, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Leadership
No specific individuals are publicly named as CEO, CTO, CCO, COO, or other C-level executives for Anjouan Gaming, the Anjouan Gaming Board, or the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority in any of the sources reviewed. The official website describes only the administrative body and its supervisory board without disclosing individual names. Third-party articles and legal guides do not cite named executives. (The only named individual found in the broader search—Ganna Voievodina—is CEO of Manimama, a service provider for Anjouan licensing, not the regulator itself.)
Key Products
Anjouan Internet Gaming Licence
A single integrated licence covering all online gambling verticals (casino, sports betting, poker, bingo, eSports, crypto-gambling) available to both B2C operators and B2B suppliers.
Public Register of Licensed Entities
An online verification tool for checking the licence status of entities regulated by Anjouan Gaming.
Compliance & Enforcement Framework
A structured set of due diligence standards, code of conduct, anti-money laundering and responsible gaming obligations, and published enforcement actions.
B2C Internet Gaming Licence
Permits operators to offer online casino, sports betting, poker, lottery, eSports, and other real‑money games directly to consumers.
B2B Internet Gaming Licence
Allows platform providers, game developers, and white‑label suppliers to license their services to B2C operators.
Public Register
Online database for verification of licensed entities and their current license status.
Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
Framework for AML/KYC, responsible gaming, technical audits, and publication of enforcement actions.
Anjouan Gaming Platform
The designated administration portal for license applications, renewals, and compliance submissions.
Regulatory Framework & Code of Conduct
Published standards covering due diligence, anti-money laundering (AML), responsible gaming, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Enforcement & Notice System
The authority publishes suspension/revocation actions and regulatory notices, such as Q1 2026 compliance reporting deadlines.