White label solutions – Apollo Games (slot games)

Apollo Games has been committed to supplying top quality gaming solutions designed in accordance with the needs of its global customer base.

The solution provider was first established in 2007 under the official company name Apollo Soft and with a focus on producing VLT, classic land-based slots, jackpot games, and HTML5-powered online casino games for the European and African markets.

 

Apollo offers an array of feature-rich slot games with varying levels of volatility, alongside mesmerizing graphics and countless themes for world-class digital entertainment.

Apollo Games Software

Keen to use its considerable experience from slot games development for traditional VLT systems and transfer them into online gaming, Apollo Games conceptualized, designed and developed amazing HTML5 slot games featuring interesting game themes and attractive gaming logic that meets performance!

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Apollo Games have made their priority to provide casino players with a gaming experience like no other. From the very moment a player sets the reels spinning, they are transported to the kingdom of expanding wilds, bonuses, scatter symbols, multipliers and mystery winnings. Games are available in multiple languages and support many currencies. Making them easily navigated by players across the world.

Apollo games portfolio

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Apollo Games offers excellent bonuses in their slot games. Some of these bonuses include:

  •  Free spins
  • expanding wilds
  • winning lines
  • jackpots and a host of many others.

All these are geared towards increasing player engagement by allowing for online casino players to win more and hit it big.

Technology and Infrastructure

Technology

  • Backend: JAVA
  • Frontend: HTML 5

Technical Infrastructure

  • High Performance and fault-tolerant solution
  • Infrastructure runs on 3 game servers that are replicated
  • Network Connection: 1Gbps

Apollo Games License

Apollo Games is certified by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). The game provider has its games and terminals certified by the EZU and authorized by the Ministry of Finance, Czech Republic. It is also authorized by the Ministry of Finance, Slovakia and certified by TSU.

 

Casino platform – BlueOcean Gaming

BlueOcean Gaming offers one of the best gaming platforms within the online casino industry. Supported by the latest technology and with cutting-edge tools at hand, BlueOcean Gaming can provide you with the fundamentals to successfully launch your online gambling business.

BlueOcean Gaming Services

White Labe Solutions

The BlueOcean Gaming white label solution provides you with a complete suite of products and services needed to establish your gaming operation with your unique brand identity. This makes it the perfect choice for anyone looking to start a gaming operation totally customizable frontend, a complete backend and a fully managed payment administration and game integration, without wasting your time and money.

Game Aggregation- GameHub

BlueOcean Gaming (BOG) platform and casino management offer operators the possibility to manage and monitor all gaming activities. The gaming platform is flexible, customizable and open to third-party game integrations via API protocol.

The Aggregation platform known as GameHub enables operators to take their existing Online Casino Business to the next level. Single contract and unified API integration give operators access to more than 80 game providers of online casino, live casino, virtual sports and sport betting games. On top of casino content, GameHub offers a set of convenient tools such as Fully Automated Game Catalogue, Game History API, Freeround API and more.

Site Provider API

A creative Site Provider API solution will allow you to independently design your own casino frontend meanwhile gaining access to our Backoffice and a full set of additional services which will allow your business to run smoothly.

BlueOcean Gaming Products

Casino Games

BlueOcean Gaming offers a huge and constantly growing choice of games, from 80 different world’s leading game studios. From slots, jackpots and table games, to bingo, keno and scratch cards, we’ve got everything you need to provide a world-class offering. We collaborate with best online casino software providers including the biggest names such as Neten, PlaynGo, Microgaming and many more.

Live Casino Games

BOG blurs the lines between online and landbased casinos with their Live Casino visuals. All games are licensed by AAMS and SIG.

With glamorous dealers and authentic sets, live casino software delivers the thrill and excitement of real-world land-based casinos in an online format. Live casino games from the world’s most popular providers, including Evolution Gaming, are available with quick and easy live casino integration through all BlueOcean solutions.

Virtual sports

Virtual sports are exploding in popularity and are a great way to ensure your customers always have something exciting to bet on at any time of day or night, every day. We offer the latest virtual sports from studios at the cutting edge of the industry, including Leap Gaming, Kiron Interactive and Golden Race.

Sportsbook

The BOG Sportsbook solution includes a with a completely customizable, fully managed sportsbook. The sportsbook can be set up within 2 weeks if so requested by the customer. Also included in the sportsbook offer is a full live betting service with more than 20.000 events per month but also risk management and all the tools and utilities to manage your sportsbook operation.

 

 

White label solutions – Platipus gaming video slots and table games

Founded in 2014, Platipus Gaming quickly took their place amongst the most successful gambling business companies around. As a game development studio, Platipus has worked hard to provide top-quality casino games for its consumers. Their software is consistently updated and improved to keep up with the latest trends within the online gambling world.

Platipus Slot Games

Video Slot games make up the majority of the games provided by Platipus. Striking animations along with compelling sound-effects play a part in the growing number of players drawn to the slots provided. There are several of these slot games available to players, each inspired by a variety of things. From fruit to animals, and even Asia to Ancient Egypt – there truly is a game for everyone.

All available games are based on the HTML5 framework. Essentially what this means is that they can be played on across different mobile and desktop devices.

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Platipus Table Games

Presently Platipus offers 5  classic table games in various forms of baccarat and blackjack. However, this number will soon grow to 7 when both American and European roulette are added to their games portfolio.

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RTP And Extra Features

One of the most attractive features of Platipus Gaming’s casino games is their generous bonuses. Players have the opportunity of being rewarded with various bonus games and respins. The latter being the most common of the two.

Another enticing feature would be the elusive (but highly sought after) jackpot.

As for the Return To Player (RTP) percentage, Platipus has a set percentage of 95% for all slots available.

Security

Safeguarding personal data of both players and operators alike remains a top priority for Platipus. They are protected with the latest digital security software that shields them from any outside interferences and your data from any possible leaks.

“Our data processes are designed to have privacy at their core and we are very proud that some of the world’s largest operators and aggregators trust us with their data.” – source: www.platipusgaming.com

Platipus Software

In 2015 the game development studio was audited by iTechLabs. Their RNG was then verified after successfully meeting the technical standards of UK Gambling Commission, Malta, Gibraltar, Denmark, and Italy.

Games produced by Platipus are known to be lightweight and highly compatible with virtually any device thanks to their underlying HTML5 framework. This also allows for animations to run smoothly even in areas with a poor connection.

Software Breakdown:

  • In-browser play: Yes
  • HTML5 and Flash
  • Video quality: High
  • Mobile: Yes

New Zealand Gambling License

Online Gambling in New Zealand is on a rise. And with new concepts brought forward by the government, it can only improve.

Corporate Tax: 28%

Gambling Tax: TBA

Who manages E-gambling in New Zealand?

Gambling in New Zealand is managed by The Gambling Commission, which is encompassed by the Department of Internal Affairs. Instituted in 2003, the Commission licenses casinos, specifies conditions for licensing and approves agreements between casino operators and casino venue license holders.

New Zealand Gambling License Fees

Fees vary amongst the different categories and Class of gambling in New Zealand. The gambling fee schedule can be viewed on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

Government Bodies That Regulate Gambling 

The Department of Internal Affairs

  • Writes legislation concerning gambling
  • In charge of licensing gambling activities, except casinos
  • Prosecutes violators of the law
  • Educates the public about the law

The Ministry of Health

  • Provides services for problem gamblers and funds these services
  • Published the three-year plan for Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm in 2011-2013, as well as a six-year strategic plan for 2011-2016

The Gambling Commission

  • Manages all licensing for casinos, including new licenses and renewals
  • Reviews agreements between casino operators and the casino license holders, including any changes in agreements
  • Handles all complaints regarding the way the Department of Internal Affairs handles complaints related to Class 4 gambling
  • Specifies as well as revokes conditions for casino licenses
  • Advises Ministers on the current situation regarding problem gambling
  • Receives and makes decisions on appeals to the Department of Internal Affairs’ regulatory and licensing decisions

The New Zealand Lotteries Commission

  • Regulates all lotteries in New Zealand
  • Passes profits on to the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board

Country Restrictions

Citizens must be above the age of 20 to partake in gambling. However, New Zealand 18+ online casinos licensed offshore are legal.

Contact Details

The Gambling Group

Wellington office

Department of Internal Affairs
45 Pipitea Street
PO Box 10-095
Wellington 6011
Phone: +64 (4) 495 7200

Auckland office

Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 2220
Auckland 1140
Phone: +64 (9) 363 0574

Christchurch office

Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 1308
Christchurch 8140
Phone: +64 (3) 339 5452

Italy Gambling License

Gambling in Italy has been around since the age of the Roman Empire. The practice has taken many forms throughout the centuries and was introduced to parts of Europe. Today the gambling market is booming with success thanks to the country’s turnover more than doubling since 2008.

Corporate Tax: 24%

Gambling Tax: TBA

Who manages e-gambling in Italy?

The  Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato holds the authority to issue and manage public tender, award licenses and regulate relative operations. They ensure that operations utilizing gambling licenses are constantly supervised.

Overview:

The gradual liberalisation of Italy’s online gambling market began in 2006, following an investigation by the European Commission. The Commission then started infringement proceedings against Italy due to their stringent legislation prohibiting even legitimate European gambling operators from offering their online services within the country

Italy amended its gambling law shortly after.

When the new law came into power, foreign gambling operators have been able to launch online real-money games. Before offering their services to Italian citizens, they were obligated to get an Italian license. AAMS (Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato – Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies) is the Italian gaming authority that issues licenses. The licenses cover:

  • skill games
  • tournament and solitaire poker games
  • cash poker games
  • casino games
  • fixed-odds and totalisator sports, horse and other events betting
  • horse pools
  • bingo

Italy Gambling License fee:

€200,000

Italy Gambling License Length:

Gambling license lengths vary depending on the relevant product. This is usually defined in the calls of tender. In January of 2018, the last tender for online gambling was launched for the award of four year period licenses. Thus expiring in 2022.

Anti-Money Laundering Policy:

The primary legal source on anti-money laundering matters is Legislative Decree no. 231 of 21 November 2007 (AML Law), which implemented:
  • Directive 2005/60/EC on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • Directive 2006/70/EC implementing Directive 2005/60/EC on simplified customer due diligence procedures and exemption.
The related regulations refer to various ADM notes carrying specific rules for gaming operators, and to other regulatory sources (such as the Bank of Italy and Ministry of the Interior).

Country Restrictions:

Licensed operators are prohibited from offering gambling facilities that are not regulated but the ADM(Agenzia delle dogane e Dei Monopoli). Operators can not mix and/or pool liquidity by accepting bets from non-Italian residents.

Contact Details:

Customs and Monopoly Agency

Address: Piazza Mastai, 12 – 00153 Rome

Email[email protected]

Jamaica Gambling License

Jamaica is an island nation found in the Caribbean.  Stretching out  10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi) in area, it is the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. The tropical island is best known for being the birthplace of the Regae music and Ragae sensation Bob Marley.

Corporate Tax: 25%

Gross gaming revenue Tax: 10%

Who manages E-gambling in Jamaica?

The Jamaican Gambling sector is regulated and controlled by the Betting, Gaming & Lottery Commision (BGLC) which works as a statutory body of the Jamaican Government’s Ministry of Finance. It is the Commissions duty to facilitate and enable sustainable growth with in the Gaming Industry. The Commission registers, licences and approves various activities which fall under these broad categories as well as audits and monitors compliance to ensure that licensees operate within the terms of their licenses.

The Casino Gaming Commission which was established in 2010 by the Casino Gaming Act of the same year is charged with thepower to grant casino licenses. The Commision also stands as a regulatory boy for casino gambling on the island.
 

 

Overview:

In mid 2010, the BGLA underwent a major update with amendments following soon after. The amendments also expanded the activities which would require licensing by the Commission to include the manufacturing, testing, supplying and selling of gaming machines. The Commison also began their investigation into the the feasibilty of internet gaming. Today online gambling is legal in Jamaica however it is only available to tourists.

License Fee:

150 000 USD.

License Length:

Anti-Money Laundering Policy:

All operators must comply with AML legislation in force.

Country Restrictions:

Online gambling is only available to non residents of Jamaica.

Contact Details:

BGLC Address: 

78cef Hagley Park Road,
Kingston 10,
Jamaica, W.I.

Tel:(876) 630-1353

Fax:(876) 758-7594

 

 

Irish Gambling License

Ireland is found in the North Atlantic Sea where is is separated from Great britain by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. It is the second largest island of the British Isles.

Many forms of Gambling have been regulated in Ireland for centuries. Throught history, Ireland had a distinct horceracing industry along with a rich cultural history betting both on and off the course.

Corporate Tax: 12.5%

Gambling Tax: 2%

Irish bookies pay 1% tax on all bets placed through their service.

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Who manages e-gambling in Ireland?:

Online betting is regulated by the Revenue Commissioners. Lotteries are regulated by the Regulator of the National Lottery, An Garda Síochána (Republic of Ireland police), or the District Court.

Overview:

Online gambling has been legal since 2015 after the passing of the Betting Act of the same year. Ireland allows for both local and foreign operators to apply for remote licenses and therefore have a wide variety of sites offering casino games. Land-based casino’s on the other hand are run as Private Members Clubs. This is typical across Europe. Upon entering the casino, you will need to be registered as a member to enter.

Ireland Gambling License fee:

The initial fee for remote betting intermediaries and bookmakers is EUR10 000. The renewal fee for a remote license will be determined differently for each entity. Bookmakers will pay a renewal fee based on their turnover while betting intermediaries will pay a fee based on their annual commission earnings. The costs can range from EUR10 000 to a maximum of EUR200 000.

Ireland Gambling License Length:

Standard license last for a two year fixed period. Regardless of the date of issue, licenses will expire at the very end of a licensing period.

Anti-Money Laundering Policy:

All operators within the Irish market must comply with the obligations of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.

Country Restrictions:

Gaming in Ireland is essentially prohibited under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, unless it falls under the following exemptions:
  • Gaming operated in such a way that it falls outside of the definition of unlawful gaming
  • Gaming within traveling shows, circuses, or carnivals.

Contact Details:

Revenue Commissioners:

AddressUpper Yard, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 F342

Information: +353 94 903 4425

Website: https://www.revenue.ie/en/Home.aspx

Licensed Online Casinos in Ireland:

  • Lucky Days
  • Dream Vegas
  • PlayZee
  • Mr Green
  • Fortune Legends
  • Casiplay
  • Genesis
  • Dunder
  • 888 Casino

Brazil Gambling License

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Getting a hold of a Brazil Gambling license may prove difficult as the practice has been illegal and without structured legislation since 1946. The Law forbids ‘games of chance’ as referred to in the Decree Law. This includes: casino gaming, betting on horse races outside an authorized area and sports betting.

Intent on preserving social morality, legislators forbid the practice of gambling in 1941. The main purpose of this was to promote the benefits earned from hard work and thus condemning activities where money could be easily earned and consequently, lost.

Corporate Tax: 15% on adjusted net profit.

Gambling Tax: TBA%

Who manages E-Gambling in Brazil?

Currently the state owned Federal Savings Bank is in charge of Lotteries as well as permit grants for companies interested in selling lottery tickets. As it stands, Brazilian government stand for the prohibition of gambling however there have been proposed reforms such as Senate Bill No. 186/2014. The bill state that all online gambling will be exclusively operated by the Federal Savings Bank.

Overview

There is currently no licensing regime for online gambling in Brazil. However there is no specific regulation regarding social gaming.So long as the game is deemed legal by Brazilian standards, no issues or licensing requirements should arise.

Anti-Money Laundering Policy

In 1998, the Brazilian Government established the Council for Financial Activities Control within the Ministry of Finance under the law No. 9.613.  The Council issues regulations directed at activities of industries that may give way to money laundering, such as gambling.

Country Restrictions:

As stated before, online gambling as well as land-based gambling is prohibited.

Contact details:

Website:

 http://www.caixa.gov.br

Head office:

 SBS Quadra 4 Lotes 3 E 4
Edificio Sede 21 Andar, Brasilia, D

General Information:

55 61 3414 9816

Gambling License Australia

Gambling License Australia

Gambling Laws Australia

Australia has been enjoying legalized gambling since its first casino, The Wrest Point Hotel Casino, opened in February 1973. Since then it’s become a well-known fact that Australians are among the world’s biggest gamblers with roughly 80% of Australia’s residents engaged in gaming activities of some kind. There is at least one casino in each region offering a wide range of gambling products. Overall, Australia enjoys an active and legal gambling system which is quite liberal.

Gambling and Licensing

There is no single gambling authority which regulates gambling throughout the whole of Australia. Instead, each of the eight mainland States and Territories individually regulate gambling activities within their respective jurisdictions. There is also a series of Federal statutes which cover aspects of gambling activity throughout Australia.

Each State and Territory has a relevant Casino Control Act (or similar legislation) under which casino licences have been issued. Throughout Australia, the ACMA is the body responsible for media and communications regulatio, including monitoring and enforcing the regulation of gambling online and over the telephone.

Below is a list of the organisations which regulate gambling in each area:

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On the other hand, online gambling in Australia is handled by the Commonwealth. The Interactive Gambling Act was passed in 2001 and made it illegal to offer games such as poker and online casino games to Australian players. With this being said, Australian-based companies are allowed to offer these online games to players outside of Australia.
The only form of online gambling which is completely legal is betting on auto racing, sports betting, and online lotteries. However even sports and auto racing betting may only take place before the game and not during the actual event.

The following licences generally apply:

Operator licences are required for casinos, retail wagering, lotteries, keno, and instant lotteries.

A bookmakers licence is required for sports and racing bookmaking and typically includes fantasy sports betting.

A gaming venue licence and a permit/license for each gaming machine is required in order to operate gaming machines within Australia. The number of gaming machines in each state and territory is strictly regulated and the number of machines one venue is allowed to operate is limited based on the type of licence. For more information visit https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/gambling/gaming-licences/gaming-machine-licence

Poker which takes place outside of a casino is permitted, provided that no person gains a percentage or share of the amounts wagered.

Bingo laws and licences differ between states and territories.

Maintaining Your Licence

Operator licences are typically long-dated but the duration of a major operator licence depends on the legislation within each state and territory. Gaming machine licences generally don’t expire except in Victoria where they are valid for 10 years. Casinos must go through a periodic licence review, generally every five years. Overall, fees and licence renewal really depends on the state or territory.

Whilst revoking and suspension of licences is generally quite low, all gambling related licences carry strict requirements relating to responsible gaming, including very strict advertising laws. For example, a large Australian gambling company had to pay a civil penalty of AUS $45 million to Austrac for admitted breaches of the AML/CTF Act. Failure to comply with Austrac can result in civil penalties and possible criminal exposure.

In order to make sure your gambling business complies, you’ll need to have certain systems and controls in place:

Customer identification
Proper record keeping
Providing Austrac with information about financial transactions
Reporting any suspicious customers or activities
Assessment of money laundering and terrorism financing risks
Having a AML/CTF program in place

Australia is working on tighter regulations in relevant gambling and related laws, including unlawful gambling events.

Reporting Requirements

The main body involved in investigating prohibited gambling activity is the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). They manage a formal complaints process where you can report any suspicious activity or complaints via their online complaint form. Many of the individual state and territory authorities also offer online forms.

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Anti-money Laundering

The money laundering and terrorism financing regulator in Australia is Austrac. Austrac is an Australian Government agency which forms part of the Home Affairs portfolio and reports to the Minister of Home Affairs. All suspicions of money laundering and/or terrorist financing must be directed to Austrac. Money laundering and terrorism financing can result in civil penalties and possible criminal exposure.

Corporate Tax

All companies are subject to a federal tax rate of 30% on their taxable income. This excludes small businesses which are subject to a rate of 27.5%.

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Gambling Tax

Gambling taxes in Australia depend on the relevant licence, product and state/territory. Casino taxation is determined on a case-by-case basis. At the Australian Government level, the gambling tax is payable at a rate of one eleventh on the player loss of a gambling business – this applies across all forms of gambling. However, the four main types of gambling (wagering, gaming machines, casinos, and lotteries) are taxed differently by each state/territory government.

Casinos, wagering and gaming machines are taxed based on player loss (a measure of revenue) at a rate of 20% – 35%. Lotteries however are taxed far more heavily than any of the other forms of gambling, with tax rates on player loss ranging from 45% – 90%.

Winnings are not taxed in Australia as they are not seen as a form of income.

Australian licensed online casinos

Online casinos are banned in Australia and for this reason, no legal list of casinos exist.

Australian licensed land based casinos

Northern Territories
Mindil Beach Casino and Resort: Darwin
Lasseters Hotel Casino: Alice Springs

For more information:
As gambling is regulated by state and territory, you can review the links under the “Gambling and Licencing” heading.

Get in touch:

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Gambling License UK

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Gambling License UK

The UK has one of the safest gambling and betting jurisdictions in the world. Gambling is completely legal and governed by strict laws which are regularly checked and updated. Hearing this, it might surprise you to hear that the UK online gambling industry was unregulated up until 2005. In most countries, this is still true. However, the UK put in place new licensing laws and now runs a fully legal and secure online gambling and betting platform alongside its land operations. Everyone who wishes to provide a gambling service must adhere to the laws in place and must carry a license. In order to apply for the license, companies are required to demonstrate that they have several protections in place in order to prevent crime and protect its customers.

Gambling and Licensing

Gambling in the United Kingdom is regulated by the Gambling Commission. This is done on behalf of the government’s department of Culture, Media and Sport under the Gambling act of 2005. They cover most gambling except spread betting and other forms of index betting – which falls under the financial conduct authority.

In order to open and run gambling services in the UK, one must apply for a license through the Gambling Commission and pay a registration fee. The commission has an online application process available in order to streamline the process. You can expect an operating license application to take around 16 weeks to process, assuming you have supplied all the correct information and documents. If the application is rejected due to incomplete information, your registration fee will be refunded and you will receive a letter explaining which documentation was missing. You will then have to re-register and include the missing documents.

What are the UK Gambling license types?

There are essentially three types of licenses issued in the UK, your proposed business activity will determine which license you will need to apply for, if not all them. The license are, an operating licence (from UKGC), a personal management licence (from UKGC), a personal functional licence (from UKGC) and you may require a premises licence (which would be issued by your local licensing authority).

NOTE: Local licensing authorities also provide gambling permits for pubs, clubs and other establishments for low-level gambling.

The following activities are covered by the licenses:

  • Arcades
  • Betting
  • Bingo
  • Casino
  • Gambling software
  • Gaming machines
  • Lotteries

If you provide facilities for remote gambling (online or through other means), and advertise to consumers in Britain, you will need a licence from the Gambling Commission. It is important to note, that if you do not advertise to consumers in Britain, you do not need a UKGC license should someone from the UK choose to use your service, unsolicited.

Arcades

Arcades also known as Fmaily Entertainment Centers (FEC) and Aduly Gaming Centers (AGC) require a FEC/AGC operating license.

The FEC license allows you to offer an unlimited number of category C and D gaming machines in a premises which is open to all ages.

The AGC license limits your customers to 18 years and older and allows you to offer an unlimited number of category C and D gaming machines and up to 20% of your total number of machines, can be of category B3 or B4.

Betting

In terms of betting, there are a number of license categories which are offered.

The Remote general betting (standard) (real events) operating licences The licence allows you to provide facilities for remote (online) gambling to consumers in Britain. It allows the provision of facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication.

The Remote general betting (standard) (virtual events) operating licences allows the provision of facilities for betting on virtual races, competitions or other events or processes, other than a game of chance, by means of remote communication.

The Remote betting host real events licence. If you are a gambling software business that provides facilities for remote betting on real events but only in circumstances in which you host those facilities through other operators’ platforms, then you may be eligible to hold a remote betting host (real events) operating licence.

The Remote betting host virtual events licence. If you are a gambling software business that provides facilities for remote betting on virtual events but only in circumstances in which you host those facilities through other operators’ platforms, then you may be eligible to hold a remote betting host (virtual events) operating licence.

The Remote betting intermediary operating licence. This licence allows you to provide facilities for betting only over the telephone or by email (in circumstances where you are manually processing the bets).

The Remote betting intermediary (trading rooms) operating licence. This licence allows you to run a trading room from a premises licensed by your local licensing authority (betting premises or track premises licence).

The Remote pool betting operating licence. This licence allows you to run a pool betting business online (or through other means of remote communication).

Bingo

The Remote bingo operating licence allows you to provide bingo games to customers via a website, through mobile technology, interactive TV services or radio technology. If you contract with any of the participants who use your gambling facilities (ie if any of those participants are your own customers) then you will need this licence instead of the bingo (game host) operating licence.

The Remote bingo game host operating licence. If you are a gambling software business that provides facilities for playing bingo but only in circumstances in which you host those facilities through other operators’ platforms, then you may be eligible to hold a remote bingo (game host) operating licence.

Casinos

The Remote casino operating licence. The remote casino operating licence allows you to offer casino games to customers via a website, mobile phone, TV or other online service. This includes poker, roulette, blackjack and other casino games, as well as online slot games. If you contract with any of the participants who use your gambling facilities (ie if any of those participants are your own customers) then you will need this licence instead of the casino (game host) operating licence.

The Remote casino game host operating licence. Some gambling software businesses provide facilities for remote gambling by making their games available to customers of other operators. For example, rather than supplying its game software directly to remote gambling operators, the gambling software business hosts its own casino games on its own server, and those games can be accessed by customers of other operators through those other operators’ websites.

Gambling software

If you provide facilities for gambling to consumers in Great Britain you must get your gambling software from suppliers that have a licence from the Gambling Commission.

You will need a gambling software operating licence if you manufacture, supply, adapt or install gambling software which is used by operators licensed by the UKGC, regardless of where you are based. You will require the license if you are based in Great Britain and manufacture, supply, adapt or install gambling software used by operators that do not have a UKGC licence and are based abroad.

Remote gambling and software technical standards do not apply to the software you provide for overseas operators who are not licensed by the Gambling Commission.

Gaming machines

If you manufacture, supply, install, adapt, maintain and repair all categories of gaming machine or parts of a gaming machine (which includes gaming machine software) using remote communication (eg supplying gaming machine software via secure file transmission or uploading new content to machines remotely) you will likely need a license to cover this activity. We suggest you get in touch with the UKGC to better understand what license you will need.

Gambling License UK Costs

Setting up a licensed casino is an involved process and the cost depends on how much work you are prepared to do yourself. If you were to use a consultant to go through the process for you, expect to pay around €25,000.

So what will a consultant assist you with?

  • Complete Process – Administration and Application (excluding UKGC fees)
  • Drafting a business plan
  • Financial prognosis
  • System documentation

Once the UKGC license has been issued a number of ongoing compliance requirements need to be met to ensure that the license is maintained without encountering any issues with the UKGC. Expect to pay €1200 per month to a good management company to maintain this for you. Services would include:

  • Submission of quarterly custom funds report
  • Calculation of submission of gaming tax
  • Submission of ad hoc forms and notifications to the UKGC in case of any information security bnreaches or other key events.
  • Liaising with the UKGC as required and informing the client accordingly of any new changes/devel-
    opments;
  • Notification of any changes in corporate control.
  • Submission of any ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) cases;
  • Attending UKGC meetings as required;
  • Updating / Changing of company Policies and Procedures as may be required by UKGC regulations
    or internally;
  • Ongoing review of changes made to website text and adverts, to ensure they are compliant with UKGC requirements
  • Submission of any suspicious betting activity.

Note other fees may apply such as VAT and office expenses.

Maintaining your UK License

In order to maintain your license, you will have to pay a yearly fee. This licensing fee varies depending on factors such as your annual gross receipts, the type of establishment, the number of establishments, and so on.
For example: A remote gambling site who allows patrons to bet on horse races and earns more than £500 000 but less than £5 million would pay around £7169 per year.
If you’d like to know more regarding the specific fees for your services you can contact the Gambling Commission via their website.

All annual fees are due within 30 days after your license has been issued, and then every year following. You can even pay your fee online via the commission’s eService. If your license fee is not paid on time, your license will be revoked following which you will have to reapply.

Once you have applied for and received your license it will last indefinitely unless it is:

  • Revoked
  • Suspended
  • Lapses, due to bankruptcy or death for example
  • Forfeit for example in the case of a court order following conviction of a relevant offence
  • Surrendered by choice

Reporting Requirements

Gambling and betting services are required to report to the Gambling Commission in certain areas. These include:

  • Alternative dispute resolution – licensed gambling operators are required to meet certain standards when handling complaints.
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Change of corporate control
  • Information on security breaches
  • Protection of customer funds
  • Suspicious betting activity (betting license holders only)

This list is not exhaustive and for more information one can visit the commission’s website. The website contains a full list with links to information on how each one works.

UK Gambling anti-money laundering

This is one area where the commission is strict on reporting. They require that any gambling operation keep up to date with assessments of money-laundering risks and management. This includes making sure the appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place. As an operator, it is your responsibility to keep financial crime at bay. This is particularly pertinent for remote and non-remote casinos that have additional responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007. A key requirement is for these casinos is to make checks on customers.

UK Gambling Tax on casinos

Corporate tax, as of the 2015 budget, sits at 18% for 2017, 2018, and 2019. This tax is due to drop to 17%  as of 1 April 2020.

Gambling operations are subject to different duties which fall under seven categories.  All these duties have the same general structure in that the operator is taxed on the net profits. This means that the tax is levied as a percentage of the net amount received by the operator, less the amount which has been paid out to players in the form of prizes or winnings. Gambling sites are required to pay a 15% levy on their earnings.

UK Gambling Software Testing

All gambling software and remote operating license holders in the UK must comply with the commission’s technical standards and requirements. These include pre-release testing of games and RNG’s, post-release performance monitoring, annual information security audit and annual games testing audit. The Gambling Commission’s website contains all the information in a pdf format. This also includes testing fame fairness, field product certification and information security.

UK Licensed Casinos

The UK offers a wide range of popular online casinos.

Genesis Casino
LeoVegas
Play Ojo
FansBet
Grosvenor Casinos

Non UK Licensed Casinos

Many casinos are licensed outside of the UK. Popular licensing jurisdictions include Curacao, Malta, Kahnawake which are essentially grey markets.

Alternatives to a UK Gambling License

The UK is known for its beaurocracy and this is a downfall for UK licensed casino operators who can become overwealemed by the seemingly endless beaurocracy that a UK Licensed casino will demand. As a result of this many operators have been looking abroad to license in less beaurocratic jurisdictions. A Popular choice is to obtain a Curacao license or white label.

How to contact the UK Gambling Commission

[email protected] Tel: 0121 230 6666

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