The amendment in 2008 was necessary because the National Gambling Act of 2004 did not allow for interactive gambling or online gambling, with specific reference to casino games, poker, and bingo. Online gambling for horse racing and also online bookmaking was considered legal as long as the valid licenses are in place and the rules adhered to. The term ‘worldwide gambling license' would prima facie mean a gambling license which allows you to operate in any jurisdiction across the globe. Such a license would generally not be possible and there are numerous reasons for the same. The provisional license is issued for 120 days to enable companies to set-up the necessary infrastructure for setting-up the website after which an application for the actual license can be made on payment of a fee of Rs. The term of the license is 5 years with an option to renew it thereafter.
SoftSwiss software is a trustworthy and reliable baseline for starting an iGaming brand. We offer stable certified software for online casinos and sport betting operations. Holding a number of gambling licenses we provide one-stop White Label solutions and various operation services for our clients. For years of working in the industry, we gained significant experience handling national regulators and obtaining gambling licenses in different jurisdictions.
Gaming licenses we work with
Curacao is one of the most popular jurisdictions when it comes to gambling licenses. The license lets you run your iGaming business pretty much all over the world. Since 2014 SoftSwiss has held its Curacao remote gaming license. This enables us to provide our popular White Label Casino and White Label Sportsbook to dozens of happy clients. Moreover, the Curacao license openly allows the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies! This provides the legal ground to our 'instant classic' Crypto Casino and Crypto Sportsbook solutions.
Malta is the top choice among gaming licenses and is the first country in the European Union to introduce remote gambling regulations. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), one of the most prestigious licensing bodies on the globe, issues gaming licenses to casino platform providers to run White Label Casino and White Label Sportsbook operations worldwide.
Estonia is a relatively small market, but the local gaming legislation is very progressive. The Estonian license allows for participation of players from abroad, while the tax burden is not in the high range. Under the Estonian license SoftSwiss provides White Label Casino and White Label Sportsbook solutions. This became possible in 2019 after our acquisition of the local company Kingswin Online OÜ. Naturally, our gaming platform is all certified for working in Estonia, too.
The online segment of the gambling market in Belarus opened up in 2019. Gambling licenses are issued by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism. The SoftSwiss gaming platform was certified for operation in the official Belarusian iGaming market in 2020.
The Belgium Gaming Commission is an authority with the sole responsibility for licensing land-based and online gaming in Belgium. The SoftSwiss online casino platform has been officially approved for operation by the Belgium Gaming Commission since 2017.
Online gaming in Germany will become regulated in H2 2021. SoftSwiss is actively preparing its online gaming software platform to be compliant with the German requirements, so it is fully ready for participation in the newly regulated market once it becomes active.
BGaming, the game development studio backed by SoftSwiss, is officially licensed and certified by the Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA). This means their sharp-looking casino games can be played in Sweden!
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Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is in the process of securing a remote gaming license in the Philippines.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is currently applying for a remote gaming license in Serbia.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is currently applying for a remote gaming license in Greece.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is preparing for being issued a remote gaming license in Ghana.
BGaming, the game development studio backed by SoftSwiss, is officially licensed and certified by The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. This means their sharp-looking casino games are available to all casinos working under the Isle of Man license!
SoftSwiss White Label solution is a legitimate way to start an iGaming brand. This popular solution includes operating under the SoftSwiss gambling license, instead of obtaining it individually.
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Gambling jurisdiction
The small state Belize is located in Central America in the Yucatan peninsula and has borders with Mexico and Guatemala.
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Belize aims at developing the online gambling industry, and in 2014, the number of gambling companies exceeded 14 thousand. Therefore, the jurisdiction updated the Gaming Control Act of 2000. The revised version was created taking into account similar regulations in successful gaming countries.
Requirements to get a gambling license in Belize
Belize only offers one license for all kinds of online gambling activities making the process of starting a business easier and more convenient for operators. It is also important to take into account that the annual license expires on March 31, regardless of the issue date.
Belize jurisdiction created quite strict requirements for those willing to obtain a gaming license:
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Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is in the process of securing a remote gaming license in the Philippines.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is currently applying for a remote gaming license in Serbia.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is currently applying for a remote gaming license in Greece.
Сoming soon! SoftSwiss is preparing for being issued a remote gaming license in Ghana.
BGaming, the game development studio backed by SoftSwiss, is officially licensed and certified by The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. This means their sharp-looking casino games are available to all casinos working under the Isle of Man license!
SoftSwiss White Label solution is a legitimate way to start an iGaming brand. This popular solution includes operating under the SoftSwiss gambling license, instead of obtaining it individually.
We have a solution for starting a White Label casino
Powerful software with thousands of games. Great variety of payment systems. Over 80 clients trust us!
Gambling jurisdiction
The small state Belize is located in Central America in the Yucatan peninsula and has borders with Mexico and Guatemala.
Online Gambling License Cost Indian Railways
Belize aims at developing the online gambling industry, and in 2014, the number of gambling companies exceeded 14 thousand. Therefore, the jurisdiction updated the Gaming Control Act of 2000. The revised version was created taking into account similar regulations in successful gaming countries.
Requirements to get a gambling license in Belize
Belize only offers one license for all kinds of online gambling activities making the process of starting a business easier and more convenient for operators. It is also important to take into account that the annual license expires on March 31, regardless of the issue date.
Belize jurisdiction created quite strict requirements for those willing to obtain a gaming license:
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- a company should be international and registered in Belize;
- applicants must submit papers with information about directors and managers to demonstrate financial means, integrity and competence;
- each person who has any financial interest must submit a copy of the personal identification card and two recent black & white photos;
- if company founders don't stay in the country and don't have local citizenship, they should submit an application for citizenship and provide a copy of this application;
- a company should provide profit and loss statement for the previous three years to verify the absence of any debts;
- except for the package of all necessary documents, all founders and entities interested in obtaining income from the company should provide their fingerprints.
There is also the whole range of Belize gambling private deposits requirements:
- the company should maintain security deposits and reserves with the Central Bank of Belize;
- deposits and reserves withdrawals should be reported to the Gambling Commission;
- the casino is obliged to pay out all winnings without delay to clients in order to avoid any disputes and conflicts.
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How much does a Belize gambling license cost?
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Gaming License Application Fees | $18,000 |
Belize Gaming Trade Association & Organisational Dues | $5,000 |
Guidebook Application Fee | $500 |
Annual Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
Belize Gaming Trade Association & Organisational Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
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Companies that only conduct online gaming business outside Belize are not taxed. The fee payable to Belize for gambling is 0.75% of the gross annual takings.
Challenges and advantages of Belize gaming business license
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The main challenge of getting a gaming license in Belize is strict requirements, however, the number of benefits still prevails:
- the very fast procedure of getting the license - if all requirements are met, the license is issued within 24 hours; the cost of the license is relatively low;
- security and confidentiality of the information;
- one license for all games.
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When jurisdiction sets up strict requirements for obtaining a license, it may take a long time to gather all the documents. Slotegrator helps operators to make the procedure of getting a gaming license easier and faster by dealing with legal issues.
