Global Gambling Jurisdictions

Licensing requirements, regulators, and compliance obligations across 60+ markets

Canada flag

Canada

Canada operates a predominantly provincial gambling framework, with Ontario leading the way as the first province to open a competitive,…

United Kingdom flag UKGC High

United Kingdom

The UK Gambling Commission is widely regarded as one of the most respected gambling regulators in the world. A UKGC…

Timeline 4–6 months Fee £17,000+
RemoteNon-RemoteBetting
Malta flag MGA High

Malta

A leading EU iGaming hub regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority, offering B2B and B2C licensing with EU passporting benefits…

Timeline 3–5 months Fee €25,000+
B2BB2CEU Passporting
Gibraltar flag GRA Medium-High

Gibraltar

A well-respected British Overseas Territory with a pragmatic and commercially attractive online gambling licensing regime, home to many of the…

Timeline 3–6 months Fee £10,000+
OnlineBettingCasino
Isle of Man flag GSC Medium-High

Isle of Man

A reputable British Crown dependency with a long track record of licensing major global betting and gaming operators since the…

Timeline 3–5 months Fee £5,000+
OnlineBettingPoker
Germany flag GGL Very High

Germany

Germany's new federal licensing regime under the GGL covers sports betting, online casino, and poker — one of Europe's largest…

Timeline 6–12 months Fee €50,000+
Sports BettingOnline CasinoPoker
Netherlands flag KSA Very High

Netherlands

The Remote Gambling Act opened the Dutch market in 2021 under the Kansspelautoriteit — one of Europe's most commercially attractive…

Timeline 6–9 months Fee €48,000+
RemoteSports BettingCasino
Ireland flag GRAI High

Ireland

Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024 established the new GRAI, creating a clear licensing framework for online and retail gambling for…

Timeline TBC 2026 Fee TBC
OnlineRetailLottery
Australia flag State-Based Medium

Australia

Australia operates a state-by-state gambling licensing regime. Sports betting is the primary licensed online product, with the Northern Territory being…

Timeline 3–6 months Fee AUD varies
Sports BettingRacingCasino