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Equatorial Guinea Remote Gaming License

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

for Equatorial Guinea Remote Gaming Licensees

Currently, one type of license is offered:

  • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) License: Allows direct provision of online casino games, online sports betting, and online lotteries to players globally, with exception to the below countries where trade is not permitted:
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • United States
    • United Kingdom
    • Iran
    • North Korea
    • Russia

Various requirements, including the below documentation to be uploaded to support your application:

  • Passport Copies: Include photo and signature pages for all significant stakeholders.
  • Certificate of No Criminal Record: Recent police clearance certificates for each jurisdiction where the individual has resided for more than six months in the past two years.
  • Proof of Address: Such as a recent utility bill or bank statement showing the current residential address.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailed resumes for key executives and compliance officers.
  • Bank Reference Letter or Statement: Issued within the last six months, demonstrating financial standing.
  • Declaration of Source of Funds and Income: Clarifies the origin of the funds being invested into the gaming operation.
  • Corporate Documents: Including the certificate of incorporation, articles of association, and a shareholder registry.
  • Business Plan: A comprehensive plan detailing your company's structure, objectives, target market, and financial projections.
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) Policies: Detailed procedures outlining how your operation will comply with AML and KYC regulations.
  • Responsible Gaming Measures: Documentation on how your platform will promote responsible gaming and protect vulnerable players.
  • Game and Website Documentation: Comprehensive descriptions of the games offered and website terms and conditions.
  • Gaming software certification.

All gaming servers must be securely hosted outside of Equatorial Guinea.

Licensees must implement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) policies, offer responsible gaming tools (e.g., self-exclusion, deposit limits), and undergo regular independent audits. Such information will be requested in order to keep the license issued.

Operators are required to have gaming software certified by approved testing laboratories, and Random Number Generators (RNGs) must adhere to industry standards.

Our Compliance and Onboarding team conducts due diligence and provides a decision within 60 days.

Licensing fees range from $195 to $1,000 per month, with an option for a 1, 3, or 5 year license. Additionally, there is a 1% management fee on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).

You can expect to receive payment details monthly. We will guide you through the payment process once your license has been issued.

Should your license be approved, you can expect to be contacted by our team of consultants to assist you with your Licensee platform, whereby you will be expected to keep all required information up to date and monthly, self-declare your Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).

Licensees must submit quarterly financial reports and annual independent audit reports.

Non-compliance may result in fines, suspensions, license revocation, or criminal prosecution in cases of fraudulent activity.

A dedicated dispute resolution body manages complaints and ensures operators provide fair and transparent terms of service.

Licenses are renewed annually, however are paid monthly, subject to ongoing compliance with licensing terms.